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Aviation abbreviation

# Controlled Flight Into Terrain

CFIT

ABBR · Meteorology

At a glance

## Meaning of Controlled Flight Into Terrain

CFIT stands for Controlled Flight Into Terrain in FAA terminology.

### More about Controlled Flight Into Terrain

This abbreviation is used in aviation weather. The English reference lists Controlled Flight Into Terrain with the abbreviation CFIT.

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

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