RNAV (GPS) RWY 25L: Deer Valley, Arizona

Flying into the swarm of training, pilots can use this approach for alignment.

Jason Blair

Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 06:27 PM ET

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[Courtesy of Jeppesen. Not for navigational use.]

Key Takeaways:

The Deer Valley (KDVT) RNAV Runway 25L approach features multiple entry points that may require course reversals and includes a subtle inbound course change between the initial hold and the final approach segment.
Pilots must be highly aware of parallel runways and adhere to specific, non-standard circling restrictions, including prohibitions for night operations to Runway 25R.
Both the initial approach hold and the multi-step missed approach procedure utilize nautical mile distance-based legs rather than time, making GPS navigation essential for accurate execution.

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A busy training and GA-use airport in the northern part of Phoenix, Deer Valley Airport (KDVT) has a limited number of GPS-only approaches from which a pilot might choose. While the weather is rarely IFR in the area, a pilot might choose to use the RNAV Runway 25L procedure to help align with an intended landing runway in the suburban landscape, to avoid confusion with the multiple airports in the area, or just as a part of their training or currency practice.

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