Pilots can transition from an ILS to a localizer-only approach, even late in the descent, if the glideslope fails or operational preferences change, as these are considered two distinct approaches.

The LDA/DME Runway 25 approach at KEGE is a complex mountain approach, blending IFR and visual segments, where pilots descend to a Decision Altitude (DA) 4.3 miles from the threshold. A unique and ...