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FAA regulations cover the aviation rules of the United States of America and its territories. This tag should be used for questions regarding requirements or limitations imposed by FAA regulations or other related guidance material. It should **not** be used for questions about contacting the FAA, filling out FAA forms, or other areas of FAA responsibility.

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When does a pilot ask for landing clearance, and when do they recieve it? [duplicate]

Could a pilot flying directly overhead of the airport gain landing clearance, Could a pilot on the wrong end of runway heading get landing clearance, Or would they require approach instructions, or li …
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How close is a pilot allowed to get to a runway without landing clearance?

I heard it was 100 feet above minimums, I'd just like verification.
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Does a pilot need clearance to enter the traffic pattern?

In one video, I saw a Cessna that got its instructions to enter the pattern along with landing clearance, but I saw another where the pilot just flew in and got clearance somewhere around late-downwin …
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