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# Canberra VOR runway 17

> Canberra VOR runway 17.

Use **QNH** and **CB VOR/DME, 116.7 MHz**. **CB DME is required**; GNSS may substitute using **CB VOR as the reference waypoint**. Aerodrome elevation is **1,887 ft** and runway 17 threshold elevation is **1,874 ft**.

## Initial approach

Maximum initial IAS is **210 kt**. Aircraft may be radar-vectored to an initial approach fix. TALAG is at **10 CB DME**, coordinates **35°06′53″ S, 149°12′15″ E**.

The 10 CB DME arc is shown from **R-260° through R-311° and R-029° to R-062°**. The outer portions, R-260°–R-311° and R-029°–R-062°, show **5,100 ft**. The central arc shows **5,000 ft**. Lead radials **338° and 002°** are marked for joining the final track; retain the cleared direction and entry.

For the reversal from CB, start from the **5,100 ft** profile reference and use the category-specific outbound track to **7 CB DME**, then turn left to intercept **170° inbound**:

| Category | Outbound track |
| - | -: |
| A and B | 005° |
| C and D | 014° |

## Final profile

The approach path reference is **3°**. The profile shows **5,000 ft** on the central initial arc and a **4,100 ft** step-down limit from **10 CB to 7 CB**. After **7 CB**, descend toward the selected minimum. **3.5 CB DME is the missed-approach point**, not the runway threshold. It is **4.06 NM before threshold 17**; 7 CB and 10 CB are respectively **7.56 NM** and **10.56 NM** before the threshold.

| CB DME, NM | Altitude on the 3° path, ft |
| -: | -: |
| 3.9 | 3,350 |
| 4 | 3,370 |
| 5 | 3,690 |
| 6 | 4,010 |
| 6.3 | 4,100 |
| 7 | 4,330 |
| 8 | 4,650 |
| 9 | 4,970 |
| 9.4 | 5,100 |

## Missed approach

From the missed-approach point, **track to CB VOR**, then track **168°**. At **6 CB DME**, and **not below 3,600 ft**, **turn left onto 020°**. Continue climbing to **5,100 ft**, or as directed by ATC. Both the distance and altitude conditions apply before the turn.

## Holding at CB VOR

Inbound **344°**, **right turns**, **one-minute legs**, minimum **5,100 ft**; no DME limit is printed. Maximum holding IAS is **185 kt**. The entry-sector diagram labels **094°, 164° and 274°**. Separation from R450C is **not assured when holding above the minimum altitude**.

## Minima

Altitudes are feet above mean sea level; heights and visibility reproduce the chart. Visibility is kilometres.

| Procedure | Categories | Minimum altitude, ft | Height, ft | Visibility, km |
| - | - | -: | -: | -: |
| Straight-in VOR/DME | A–D | 3,350 | 1,476 | 5.0 |
| Circling | A–B | Not authorized | — | — |
| Circling | C | 3,580 | 1,693 | 4.0 |
| Circling | D | 3,720 | 1,833 | 5.0 |

Alternate height–visibility pairs are **A/B/C 2,193 ft–6.0 km** and **D 2,333 ft–7.0 km**. **No circling beyond 4 NM west of runway 17/35.**

## Runway 17 PAPI

The precision approach path indicator is shielded **7° right** for obstacle clearance. The **left-hand PAPI is not visible closer than 1 NM**.

## Frequencies

| Service | Frequency |
| - | - |
| ATIS | 116.7 MHz, 127.45 MHz, 263 kHz (NDB) |
| AWIS, after hours | 116.7 MHz |
| Surface movement / airways clearance | 121.7 MHz |
| Tower | 118.7 MHz |
| Approach | 124.5 MHz |
| Flight information, after hours | ML CEN 125.9 MHz |
| CTAF + AFRU, after hours | 118.7 MHz |
| AFRU + PAL, after hours | 118.7 MHz |

## Sector altitudes

The **10 NM minimum sector altitude is 5,100 ft**. The 25 NM diagram is centred on **CB VOR or NDB**: **4,600 ft** between **R-305° and R-070°**, **7,500 ft** between **R-070° and R-255°**, and **5,900 ft** between **R-255° and R-305°**.

## Restricted areas and map conventions

The map labels **R450A: surface–3,500 ft**, **R450B: 3,500–4,500 ft**, and **R450C: 4,500–8,000 ft**. These are vertical limits, not a statement that the areas are active. Bearings are magnetic, with **12° east** variation. Elevations are feet above mean sea level. Map scale is **1:500,000**, with a **0–5 NM** scale bar. The source colour note refers to specification notices; numerical restrictions and minima are reproduced in text here.

## Terrain labels

The source labels spot elevations of **2,944; 2,839; 2,880; 3,311; 2,241; 2,289; 2,425; 2,565; 2,506; 3,020; 2,226; 2,667; 2,810; 2,604; 2,641; 3,245; 3,543; 3,344; and 3,671 ft**. Their geographic positions and obstacle symbols have not yet been fully transcribed into this text.

Published change: R450.

Chart **SCBVO01-185**, revised **27 November 2025**, from the fixed publication cycle effective **3 September 2026**.

Source: © Airservices Australia, [Departure and Approach Procedures](https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/), SCBVO01-185.


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