Rarotong ILS Minimums?
Some questions about Rarotonga’s Decision Altitudes & Minimums:
1. Why are the Decision Altitudes so high – 479’ AGL & 656’ AGL?
2. I would assume that the Minimums (3000 Meters) are based somewhat on the high Decision Altitudes – but still they seem a high – even with the lack of ALS. Is this based on a PANS-OPS standard?
3. Why are the Decision Altitudes rounded to a nice even number 500’ and 650’ – this is the first time I’ve seen that done on a Precision Approach?
4. Are there operators that are able to fly lower than these Approach Minimums/Decision Altitudes?
I’m not that familiar with PANS-OPS – so that may be where my questions are coming from.
Appreciate any information on this subject.
LL