Outer fix arc
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000707
A semicircle, usually about a 50-70 mile radius from a meter fix, usually in high altitude, which is used by CTAS/ERAM to calculate outer fix times and determine appropriate sector meter list assignments for aircraft on an established arrival route that will traverse the arc.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000707 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-AVN-000707",
"term": "Outer fix arc",
"field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
"definition": "A semicircle, usually about a 50-70 mile radius from a meter fix, usually in high altitude, which is used by CTAS/ERAM to calculate outer fix times and determine appropriate sector meter list assignments for aircraft on an established arrival route that will traverse the arc.",
"references": [
"FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/outer-fix-arc/"
}
Record 707 of 1,122 in Aviation and air traffic control terminology (MLC-0104). Request the full dataset.