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Aviation abbreviation

# standard holding pattern

SP

ABBR · Operations

At a glance

## Meaning of standard holding pattern

SP stands for standard holding pattern in FAA terminology.

### More about standard holding pattern

This abbreviation is used in flight operations. The English reference lists standard holding pattern with the abbreviation SP.

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

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