At what altitude above ground is stabilization typically confirmed on a narrowbody approach?

• A. 200 ft AGL
• B. 800 ft AGL
• C. 1000 ft AGL
• D. 1500 ft AGL

Answer: (C)

Stabilized approach means the aircraft is on the correct flight path, configured for landing, on-speed, and descending in a steady, controlled manner with only small control inputs. For narrowbody operations, this state is typically achieved and confirmed by 1,000 feet above the ground. Reaching stabilization by that altitude gives enough time and distance to verify configuration (gear down, flaps set), confirm approach energy and descent rate, and decide whether to continue or execute a go-around if any major deviations are present. Lower altitudes leave less margin for correction, while waiting until higher altitudes delays the final approach checks. So, 1,000 feet AGL is the standard stabilization point.