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Breiten- und Längengradkoordinaten

A geographic position expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds or decimal degrees, specifying a point north or south of the Equator (latitude) and east or west of the Prime Meridian (longitude); used for precise aircraft navigation and reporting.

Quick answer: A geographic position expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds or decimal degrees, specifying a point north or south of the Equator (latitude) and east or west of the Prime Meridian (longitude); used for precise aircraft navigation and reporting.

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Quick answer

A geographic position expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds or decimal degrees, specifying a point north or south of the Equator (latitude) and east or west of the Prime Meridian (longitude); used for precise aircraft navigation and reporting.

Why it matters

Breiten- und Längengradkoordinaten 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

Questions and answers

What is Breiten- und Längengradkoordinaten?

In this glossary, Breiten- und Längengradkoordinaten refers to: A geographic position expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds or decimal degrees, specifying a point north or south of the Equator (latitude) and east or west of the Prime Meridian (longitude); used for precise aircraft navigation and reporting.

How is Breiten- und Längengradkoordinaten used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Melden Sie die Position mit Breiten- und Längengradkoordinaten auf die nächste Minute für die ATC-Identifizierung."

Why does Breiten- und Längengradkoordinaten matter in aviation?

Breiten- und Längengradkoordinaten 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 Breiten- und Längengradkoordinaten?

Breiten- und Längengradkoordinaten is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Breiten- und Längengradkoordinaten belong to?

In this glossary, Breiten- und Längengradkoordinaten 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

A geographic position expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds or decimal degrees, specifying a point north or south of the Equator (latitude) and east or west of the Prime Meridian (longitude); used for precise aircraft navigation and reporting.

Operational example

Report position using latitude and longitude coordinates to the nearest minute for ATC identification.

Localized term

Breiten- und Längengradkoordinaten

Localized example

Melden Sie die Position mit Breiten- und Längengradkoordinaten auf die nächste Minute für die ATC-Identifizierung.

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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