Civil aviation dictionary
Aviation glossary
Terms, abbreviations and procedures explained without unnecessary jargon, with English names and clear definitions.
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- Terms
- 435
- Abbreviations
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- AbbreviationApproach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashing Lights
ALSF stands for Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashing Lights in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationapproach path alignment panel
APAP stands for approach path alignment panel in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationApproach Path Monitor
APM stands for Approach Path Monitor in FAA terminology.
- Flying skillsAPPROACH SPEED
The recommended speed contained in aircraft manuals used by pilots when making an approach to landing.
- Flying skillsAPPROACH/DEPARTURE HOLD AREA
The locations on taxiways in the approach or departure areas of a runway designated to protect landing or departing aircraft.
- OperationsAPPROPRIATE ATS AUTHORITY
The relevant authority designated by the State responsible for providing air traffic services in the airspace concerned.
- Abbreviationapproval request
APREQ stands for approval request in FAA terminology.
- AirportsApron
An aerodrome area for aircraft parking, boarding, loading and servicing.
- AbbreviationArchitecture and Engineering
A&E stands for Architecture and Engineering in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationarctic (air mass)
A stands for arctic (air mass) in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationarea airports checked
ARAC stands for area airports checked in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationarea command post
ACP stands for area command post in FAA terminology.
- Radio communications and ATCAREA CONTROL CENTER
An air traffic control facility primarily responsible for ATC services being provided IFR aircraft during the en route phase of flight.
- AbbreviationArea Control Facility
ACF stands for Area Control Facility in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationArea Flight Plan
AFP stands for Area Flight Plan in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationarea minimum altitude
AMA stands for area minimum altitude in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationArea Navigation
Area navigation allowing flight along specified paths within the system's capability.
- Abbreviationarea notice
ARNOT stands for area notice in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationarea positive control
APC stands for area positive control in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationArea Surveillance Detection Equipment - (Radar)
ASDE stands for Area Surveillance Detection Equipment - (Radar) in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationARINC Message Processor ( OR ) Airport Master Plan
AMP stands for ARINC Message Processor ( OR ) Airport Master Plan in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationArmy Air Field
AAF stands for Army Air Field in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationArmy National Guard
RNG stands for Army National Guard in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationArmy Radar Approach Control ( AAF )
ARAC stands for Army Radar Approach Control ( AAF ) in FAA terminology.