Which fix is the descent point to 1000' MSL on the Northern/Goliad arrival?

Which fix is the descent point to 1000' MSL on the Northern/Goliad arrival?

• A. Port Bay Bridge
• B. Aransas Causeway
• C. LBJ Causeway
• D. Port Bay Bridge (alternate)

Answer: (A)

The descent point to 1000' MSL on this arrival is defined by the fix where you’re required to begin your descent to that altitude in order to meet the next segment’s constraints and obstacle clearance. On the Northern/Goliad arrival, the chart designates Port Bay Bridge as the point where you start descending to 1000' MSL, ensuring you are at or below that altitude as you proceed toward the subsequent fixes for the approach. The other fixes listed either do not carry the 1000' descent requirement or are used for different purposes (for example, an alternate routing), so they aren’t the point to start descending to 1000'. Thus, Port Bay Bridge is the correct descent point.

The descent point to 1000' MSL on this arrival is defined by the fix where you’re required to begin your descent to that altitude in order to meet the next segment’s constraints and obstacle clearance. On the Northern/Goliad arrival, the chart designates Port Bay Bridge as the point where you start descending to 1000' MSL, ensuring you are at or below that altitude as you proceed toward the subsequent fixes for the approach. The other fixes listed either do not carry the 1000' descent requirement or are used for different purposes (for example, an alternate routing), so they aren’t the point to start descending to 1000'. Thus, Port Bay Bridge is the correct descent point.