What do you do if vis goes below mins inside the FAF on an ILS down to mins?

• A. Go missed immediately
• B. Continue the approach to land
• C. Turn to a different approach
• D. Hold and reassess

Answer: (B)

On a precision approach like the ILS, the published minimums set the conditions under which you may initiate and continue the approach. Once you’re inside the final approach segment, you would continue toward the runway unless you reach the decision point (the DA) without the required visual references. If visibility drops below the published minimums while you are still on the approach but you still have the runway environment in sight (and you can maintain the proper glidepath and descent), you can proceed to land. A missed approach is required only if you reach the decision altitude without the necessary visual cues. Turning to another approach or holding isn’t the standard action when you’re already established on the ILS and can safely complete the landing.