Standard terminal arrival (STAR)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000932",
  "term": "Standard terminal arrival (STAR)",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "A preplanned instrument flight rule (IFR) air traffic control arrival procedure published for pilot use in graphic and/or textual form. STARs provide transition from the en route structure to an outer fix or an instrument approach fix/arrival waypoint in the terminal area.",
  "abbreviation": "STAR",
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/standard-terminal-arrival-star/"
}