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Aviation abbreviation

# knots indicated airspeed

KIAS

ABBR · Flying skills

At a glance

## Meaning of knots indicated airspeed

KIAS stands for knots indicated airspeed in FAA terminology.

### More about knots indicated airspeed

This abbreviation is used in flying and flight procedures. The English reference lists knots indicated airspeed with the abbreviation KIAS.

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

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