B757-200
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Situational Awareness; Confusion
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Inflight Event / Encounter CFTT / CFIT
Flight Crew Became Reoriented; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; Flight Crew FLC complied w / Automation / Advisory
Human Factors
EGPWS event. Briefed visual approach to runway using RNAV/GPS/waypoints as back up for situational awareness and track presentation. EGPWS operating and displayed on screen. At approximately 12 miles out on final at 3;000 to 3;500 FT; ground proximity warning sounded. Autopilot and autothrottles disconnected and [a] climb to approximately 3;500 FT was performed. No further warnings or alerts apparent. Continued visual approach to landing from approximately 10 miles out and 3;500 FT.Review chart and terrain relief depiction even if familiar with airport. Fly the long way around for DME arc and circle to land from opposite runway.
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The crew of a Boeing 757-200 received an EGPWS warning while maneuvering for a visual approach. The pilot flying climbed to a higher and safer altitude until closer to the airport; and continued to an uneventful landing.