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Operations

# TOUCHDOWN ZONE ELEVATION

TDZE

TERM · Operations

At a glance

## Meaning of TOUCHDOWN ZONE ELEVATION

The highest elevation in the first 3,000 feet of the landing surface.

### More about TOUCHDOWN ZONE ELEVATION

The highest elevation in the first 3,000 feet of the landing surface. TDZE is indicated on the instrument approach procedure chart when straight‐in landing minimums are authorized.

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