height above touchdown

height above touchdown
The decision height or minimum descent altitude above the highest runway elevation in the touchdown zone (i.e., the first 3000 ft of the runway). The HAT is published on instrument approach charts in conjunction with all straight-in minimums. Also referred to as the height above touchdown zone or the height above the touchdown zone elevation.

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