Where does the intermediate missed approach segment end?

• A. Where the turn towards the IAF is made
• B. Where 50 m obstacle clearance is obtained and can be maintained
• C. At 394 ft AGL
• D. At the point where the climb is established

Answer: (B)

The boundary between the intermediate segment and the next portion of the approach is defined by obstacle clearance, not by a specific turn, altitude, or climb initiation. The intermediate segment ends at the point where the aircraft has obtained and can maintain the required obstacle clearance of 50 meters for the remainder of the procedure. This ensures there is a safe margin to continue the approach or, if necessary, to execute the missed approach with adequate protection. Turning toward the IAF, landing-phase altitudes like 394 ft AGL, or the moment the climb is started do not define this boundary—the critical factor is being able to sustain the specified obstacle clearance.