Go-around from a visual approach at a controlled airport?

• A. Turn off transponder and land anyway
• B. Controlled airport: Remain C.O.C, tower will issue further instructions
• C. Descend to pattern altitude and continue landing
• D. Immediately climb to 5000 ft

Answer: (B)

When a go-around is executed from a visual approach at a controlled field, the priority is to stay on your current track and await further ATC instructions. In controlled airspace, the tower is responsible for sequencing and will issue the next clearance, such as a missed approach, a rejoin point, or permission to continue the approach. Maintaining your course and altitude until you’re given new instructions keeps traffic predictable and safe. Descending or landing without explicit clearance, turning off the transponder, or climbing to a fixed altitude without clearance can create conflicts with other aircraft and violate procedures, so the correct action is to stay on course and await the tower’s guidance.