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Holding fix

Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000480

A specified fix identifiable to a pilot by NAVAIDs or visual reference to the ground used as a reference point in establishing and maintaining the position of an aircraft while holding.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-AVN-000480
FieldAviation and air traffic control
ReferencesAIM; FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary
See alsoFix; Visual holding
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000480",
  "term": "Holding fix",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "A specified fix identifiable to a pilot by NAVAIDs or visual reference to the ground used as a reference point in establishing and maintaining the position of an aircraft while holding.",
  "see_also": [
    "Fix",
    "Visual holding"
  ],
  "references": [
    "AIM",
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/holding-fix/"
}

Record 480 of 1,122 in Aviation and air traffic control terminology (MLC-0104). Request the full dataset.