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Localizer performance with vertical guidance

Localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) are the highest precision GPS aviation instrument approach procedures currently available without specialized aircrew training requirements, such as required navigation performance (RNP). Landing minima are usually similar to those of a Cat I instrument landing system (ILS), that is, a decision height of 200 feet (61 m) and visibility of 800 m. Lateral guidance (LNAV) using WAAS and GPS is equivalent to a localizer, and uses a ground-independent electronic glide path. Altitude calculation using WAAS at approved sites are equivalent to a VNAV. Thus the combination is similar to LNAV/VNAV and decision altitude (DA) can be as low as 200 feet. In the beginning LPV were commonly LPV-250, which had a 250-feet DA. LPV-200 with 200-feet DA entered into use in the late 2010s and early 2020s.

Use at regional and smaller airports
LPV procedures have been deployed extensively at regional and smaller airports that lack instrument landing system (ILS) infrastructure. Because LPV relies on satellite-based augmentation systems such as WAAS rather than ground-based localizer and glideslope antennas, it can provide near-precision approach minima at locations where installing and maintaining an ILS would not be practical or economical. This has expanded all-weather access for business aviation, air ambulance operations, and scheduled regional services. == Related procedures ==
Related procedures
AC 90-107 (Guidance for Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance and Localizer Performance without Vertical Guidance Approach Operations in the U.S. National Airspace System) describes LPV as a type of area navigation (RNAV). Analogous to the separation of LNAV and LNAV/VNAV, there is also a localizer performance with vertical guidance (LP) procedure for use when LPV vertical guidance is unavailable. Similar to LNAV, LP is flown to Minimum Descent Altitude instead of DA. ==See also==
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