Term:

LOCALIZER TYPE DIRECTIONAL AID (LDA)

Meaning: A localizer with an angular offset that exceeds 3 of the runway alignment, used for nonprecision instrument approaches with utility and accuracy comparable to a localizer, but which are not part of a complete ILS.
Refer to:
  • AIM
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