Can You Read This Houston ILS 8L Approach Plate?

ILS·Houston George Bush Intercontinental (KIAH)·RWY 8L·10 Questions·Premium

Houston George Bush Intercontinental is one of the largest hubs in the United States. The ILS RWY 8L plate features a near-sea-level touchdown zone, a climbing LEFT-turn missed approach to CLEEP, ALSF-2 lighting, and simultaneous approaches authorised with Rwy 8R and Rwy 9. This quiz tests whether you can read a busy FAA plate under pressure.

Study the plate, then answer 10 questions

KIAH ILS or LOC RWY 8L — Houston George Bush Intercontinental approach plate

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