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A lateral deviation from a published route, airway, or track, authorized by ATC to avoid weather, traffic, or other hazards, typically specified in nautical miles right or left.

Quick answer: A lateral deviation from a published route, airway, or track, authorized by ATC to avoid weather, traffic, or other hazards, typically specified in nautical miles right or left.

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Quick answer

A lateral deviation from a published route, airway, or track, authorized by ATC to avoid weather, traffic, or other hazards, typically specified in nautical miles right or left.

Why it matters

Versatz 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 Versatz?

In this glossary, Versatz refers to: A lateral deviation from a published route, airway, or track, authorized by ATC to avoid weather, traffic, or other hazards, typically specified in nautical miles right or left.

How is Versatz used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Versatz 15 Seemeilen nach rechts wegen Wetter; melden Sie, wenn Sie zur ursprünglichen Strecke zurückkehren."

Why does Versatz matter in aviation?

Versatz 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 Versatz?

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

What category does Versatz belong to?

In this glossary, Versatz 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 lateral deviation from a published route, airway, or track, authorized by ATC to avoid weather, traffic, or other hazards, typically specified in nautical miles right or left.

Operational example

Offset right 15 nautical miles due weather; advise when returning to original track.

Localized term

Versatz

Localized example

Versatz 15 Seemeilen nach rechts wegen Wetter; melden Sie, wenn Sie zur ursprünglichen Strecke zurückkehren.

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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