Chart Wise: Ocean City (KOXB) LOC Rwy 32

Here’s a localizer-only approach to some Maryland summer scenery.

Jason Blair

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 09:13 AM ET

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Edited By: tccjeremy

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Key Takeaways:

The Localizer Runway 32 approach at Ocean City Municipal Airport (KOXB) is a LOC-only procedure, meaning there is no glideslope and pilots descend to a Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) identified by DME.
DME, originating from the localizer frequency (IOXB), is critical for identifying key points like the Final Approach Fix (FAF) and Missed Approach Point (MAP), and its proper selection or a suitable IFR GPS is required.
Pilots must adhere to specific altitude restrictions, including a stepdown at BENDR, and observe defined minimum and maximum holding altitudes at the FEMOD IAF.
Nighttime operations restrict circling to certain runways (14 and 20 are Not Authorized), and standard non-towered airport procedures require a transition to CTAF (123.05) near the FAF and proper IFR clearance cancellation.

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As you look ahead this spring to the flights you would like to make as the temperatures climb, the Atlantic Coast offers a lot for pilots living in New England or the Mid-Atlantic states. A summer trip to Ocean City, Maryland, might be for strolling along the boardwalk, visiting the beaches, or experiencing some nearby golfing or nightlife. Whatever your reason, a pilot might find themselves utilizing the Localizer Runway 32 approach to Ocean City Municipal Airport (KOXB) if the weather requires a descent on instruments.

Here’s a step-by-step look at the approach to Ocean City Municipal Airport (KOXB) in Maryland. [Image: Jeppesen]

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