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Aviation abbreviation

# air refueling

AIRFL

ABBR · Operations

At a glance

## Meaning of air refueling

AIRFL stands for air refueling in FAA terminology.

### More about air refueling

This abbreviation is used in flight operations. The English reference lists air refueling with the abbreviation AIRFL.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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