Navigation
The direction in which an aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from North. May differ from track due to wind drift.
Quick answer: The direction in which an aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from North. May differ from track due to wind drift.
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The direction in which an aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from North. May differ from track due to wind drift.
Heading matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
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In this glossary, Heading refers to: The direction in which an aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from North. May differ from track due to wind drift.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Turn right heading 120 degrees, vectors for ILS approach runway 12."
Heading matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Heading is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Heading is grouped under Navigation. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
The direction in which an aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from North. May differ from track due to wind drift.
Turn right heading 120 degrees, vectors for ILS approach runway 12.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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