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Kurs

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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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.

Why it matters

Kurs 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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Questions and answers

What is Kurs?

In this glossary, Kurs 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.

How is Kurs used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Rechts drehen, Kurs 120 Grad, Radarführung für ILS-Anflug Bahn 12."

Why does Kurs matter in aviation?

Kurs 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.

Who uses Kurs?

Kurs is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Kurs belong to?

In this glossary, Kurs is grouped under Navigation. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The direction in which an aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from North. May differ from track due to wind drift.

Operational example

Turn right heading 120 degrees, vectors for ILS approach runway 12.

Localized term

Kurs

Localized example

Rechts drehen, Kurs 120 Grad, Radarführung für ILS-Anflug Bahn 12.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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