IFR Procedures
Canadian IFR Approach Ban Explained: RVR, Visibility and When You Can Continue an Approach
Canadian approach ban is a visibility-based restriction on continuing an approach. Study current CAR 602.129 and TC AIM RAC 9.19.2.
You're established on an instrument approach. The aircraft is configured, the localizer is centred, and you're descending toward the final approach fix. Then ATC reports that the runway visual range has dropped below the applicable minimum.
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