Waypoint
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-001111
A predetermined geographical position used for route/instrument approach definition, progress reports, published VFR routes, visual reporting points or points for transitioning and/or circumnavigating controlled and/or special use airspace, that is defined relative to a VORTAC station or in terms of latitude/longitude coordinates.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-001111 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Synonyms | VFR waypoint |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A predetermined geographical position used for route/instrument approach definition, progress reports, published VFR routes, visual reporting points or points for transitioning and/or circumnavigating controlled and/or special use airspace, that is defined relative to a VORTAC station or in terms of latitude/longitude coordinates.",
"synonyms": [
"VFR waypoint"
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"references": [
"FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/waypoint/"
}
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