ILS Z into Eglin

[BGSM]

What does the Z mean for this approach ? I know if its more thna 30 degress or if it has a steep descent rate but this 2.5 decent rate

thanks

 

[CA1900]

From the FAA Instrument Procedures Handbook, page 5-8:

STRAIGHT-IN PROCEDURES
When two or more straight-in approaches with the
same type of guidance exist for a runway, a letter
suffix is added to the title of the approach so that it
can be more easily identified. These approach
charts start with the letter Z and continue in
reverse alphabetical order...

They start at the end of the alphabet and work backwards, so you won't confuse them with circling approaches, with start at the beginning of the alphabet.

Hope that helps.

 

[BGSM]

Info

Thanks for the info, and reference!!