# Clearances ## Departure Clearances #todo :: Add details to this, and maybe pull from relevant other IRA lessons ## Approach Clearance Typically follows [[PTAC]] 1. >[!quote] 81034, you are 5 miles from UUHUT. Fly heading 220. Maintain 3100 until established on the localizer. Cleared ILS 25R approach. 2. >[!quote] 5286C, 3 miles from SMONE. Fly direct SMONE. Cross SMONE at 4900. Cleared RNAV 25R. 3. More examples in [Approach Clearance](https://www.flyingmag.com/approach-clearance/) from [[IFR Magazine]] # Other Requests ## Delay Vector If you're falling behind the airplane, or just need more time, it's always ok to ask for a delay vector. > [!quote] Request delay vector Related To: [[Practice Approach Radio Communication Examples]] #radio-comm