Can You Read This JFK ILS 22L Approach Plate?
JFK's ILS or LOC RWY 22L is a classic approach into one of the world's busiest airports. The plate is dense with information — multiple stepdown fixes, localiser-only minimums, and a missed approach that requires careful altitude management. This quiz checks whether you can find the critical values under pressure.
Study the plate, then answer 10 questions
Pinch to zoom on mobile. Source: FAA AeroNav / UK AIP (public domain).
Quiz
0/10 answered1. What is the localiser frequency for the ILS or LOC RWY 22L at KJFK?
2. What type of approach lighting system is installed on RWY 22L?
3. What is the airport elevation at KJFK?
4. What is the S-ILS 22L Decision Altitude (DA)?
5. What is the initial action in the missed approach procedure?
6. What is the S-LOC 22L MDA?
7. What is the circling MDA for Category C aircraft?
8. According to the plate, what is stated about the VGSI and ILS glidepath?
9. What facility is shown on the plan view as the missed approach holding fix?
10. Is simultaneous approach authorized on this plate?
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