When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the right of way belongs to the aircraft ...

• A. At the lower altitude
• B. At the higher altitude
• C. On final approach
• D. From the left

Answer: (A)

The main idea is how to sequence aircraft that are both coming in to land. The aircraft that is lower—closer to the runway—has the right of way. Being lower means it’s already further along in the approach and needs less adjustment to land, so giving it priority helps keep the approach orderly and safe. The higher aircraft should yield and adjust so there’s ample separation.

Being on final approach or converging from the left aren’t the deciding factors here in this situation—the important rule is that the closer, lower aircraft has priority to land, to maintain a safe, predictable flow of traffic.