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Aviation abbreviation

# Knots Calibrated Airspeed

KCAS

ABBR · Flying skills

At a glance

## Meaning of Knots Calibrated Airspeed

KCAS stands for Knots Calibrated Airspeed in FAA terminology.

### More about Knots Calibrated Airspeed

This abbreviation is used in flying and flight procedures. The English reference lists Knots Calibrated Airspeed with the abbreviation KCAS.

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

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