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Old 24th Aug 2023, 17:55
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As by Doc 8168:

1.2.4 Types of approach
1.2.4.1 There are two types of approach: straight-in and circling.
1.2.4.2 Straight-in approach. Wherever possible, a straight-in approach will be specified which is aligned with the runway centre line. The pilot should be aware that for non-precision approaches, a straight-in approach is considered acceptable if the angle between the final approach track and the runway centre line is 30° or less.
1.2.4.3 Circling approach. A circling approach will be specified in those cases where terrain or other constraints cause the final approach track alignment or descent gradient to fall outside the criteria for a straight-in approach. The final approach track of a circling approach procedure is in most cases aligned to pass over some portion of the usable landing surface of the aerodrome.


It doesn't have to be a precision approach, any instrument approach would work.
The angle is the criterion. Here the final approach track is 277, runway designator is 22, so the difference seems to be greater than 30 deg.

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