What is the FAF on an approach?

• A. Final Approach Fix
• B. Final Approach Point
• C. Missed Approach Point
• D. Initial Approach Fix

Answer: (A)

Final Approach Fix is the point on an instrument approach where the final approach segment begins. From that fix, you begin your descent toward the runway minimums and follow the published path to land. It’s the reference that marks the transition from the initial/feeder or intermediate segments into the final leg of the approach, which is why it’s the correct term for what the question is asking.

The other terms refer to different parts of approach procedures: the Final Approach Point is used on some non-precision approaches as a point from which you may descend to MDA, the Missed Approach Point is where you must initiate a missed approach if you haven’t landed, and the Initial Approach Fix marks the start of the approach.