The "APPROACH LIGHTS CONTINUE" callout is allowed only when reaching which conditions?

The "APPROACH LIGHTS CONTINUE" callout is allowed only when reaching which conditions?

• A. Reaching the Runway Threshold
• B. Reaching the Decision Height Only
• C. Reaching DH/DMDA or MAP and awaiting the MINIMUMS callout
• D. Reaching the MAP Only

Answer: (C)

Approach lighting status is tied to your moment of decision on the approach. The call that says the lights should continue is used only as you’re approaching the point where you must decide to land or go around, and you’re still awaiting the formal minimums callout. That happens at either the decision height on a precision approach (DH), the decision minimum descent altitude on a non-precision approach (DMDA), or the published missed‑approach point (MAP). At these points you’re close to, or at, the threshold of making a landing decision, so the lights staying on provides maximum visual information as you evaluate the runway environment. Once you reach minimums and are awaiting the MINIMUMS callout, the status is clarified and you proceed according to whether the runway is in sight or a missed approach is required.

Approach lighting status is tied to your moment of decision on the approach. The call that says the lights should continue is used only as you’re approaching the point where you must decide to land or go around, and you’re still awaiting the formal minimums callout. That happens at either the decision height on a precision approach (DH), the decision minimum descent altitude on a non-precision approach (DMDA), or the published missed‑approach point (MAP). At these points you’re close to, or at, the threshold of making a landing decision, so the lights staying on provides maximum visual information as you evaluate the runway environment. Once you reach minimums and are awaiting the MINIMUMS callout, the status is clarified and you proceed according to whether the runway is in sight or a missed approach is required.