What is the final approach course area?

• A. The airspace beyond the runway that remains uncontrolled.
• B. The airspace extending from the final approach fix to the runway where protections apply.
• C. The control zone surrounding the airport during the final approach.
• D. The entire instrument approach corridor.

Answer: (B)

The final approach course area is the protected airspace along the instrument approach path from the final approach fix to the runway threshold, where obstacle clearance protections are applied to ensure a safe, stable final descent and alignment with the runway. This specific segment is designed to protect the flight path during the last phase of the approach. It’s not the airspace beyond the runway, not the entire control zone around the airport, and not the entire instrument approach corridor, which includes other segments beyond the final approach.