Which statement is true about circling approaches?

• A. They require the airport to have an operational control tower
• B. They are allowed only during daylight
• C. They do not require weather considerations
• D. They may be conducted without any clearance

Answer: (A)

Circling approaches involve landing on a runway that isn’t aligned with the instrument approach path, and they require ATC coordination to keep traffic separated in the busy airspace around the field. Because this maneuver depends on clear traffic sequencing and proper airspace control, having an airport with an operating control tower is needed to provide the necessary supervision and clearance. The tower handles the circle-to-land clearance and ensures other aircraft are managed safely in the vicinity, which is why this statement is true. The other options aren’t correct because circling can be done at night if conditions are met and the runway lighting and circling minimums are published, weather minimums apply to circling like any instrument approach, and you typically need an ATC clearance to perform a circle-to-land maneuver.