ILS vs circle to land

On 06/20/06 16:45, Yossarian wrote:
Recently I flew a 172 to SBA. ILS 7 was in use, wind 250 at 7. The
runway is quite long so I wasn't concerned about the tailwind.
However, if I had been concerned about the wind direction, is it best
to ask the approach controller for a different runway? Or would the
tower deal with it? I assume approach is best since if he has others
inbound behind me they might be delayed as a flew a pattern to the
opposite runway.

I assume it would be poor form to turn out into a downwind for runway
25 without telling anyone


The tower controller clears you to land, not the approach controller.

The ATIS for the field may tell you what runway/approach,etc.
is in use.

The approach controller will generally tell you when you will be
circling as well, as this involves (possibly) different minimums.

If the approach controller doesn't mention the circle and you
want it, just request it when you contact the tower controller

... XXX tower, Cessna XXX, inbound ILS 7, request circle 25



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Mark Hansen, PP-ASEL, Instrument Airplane
Cal Aggie Flying Farmers
Sacramento, CA