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RNAV-Route

A published airway or route defined by area navigation (RNAV) waypoints, allowing aircraft to fly direct between points without reliance on ground-based navigation aids.

Quick answer: A published airway or route defined by area navigation (RNAV) waypoints, allowing aircraft to fly direct between points without reliance on ground-based navigation aids.

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Quick answer

A published airway or route defined by area navigation (RNAV) waypoints, allowing aircraft to fly direct between points without reliance on ground-based navigation aids.

Why it matters

RNAV-Route 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 RNAV-Route?

In this glossary, RNAV-Route refers to: A published airway or route defined by area navigation (RNAV) waypoints, allowing aircraft to fly direct between points without reliance on ground-based navigation aids.

How is RNAV-Route used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Direkt zu TOSBA freigegeben, dann folgen Sie der RNAV-Route Q49 zum Ziel, melden Sie sich etabliert auf der Route."

Why does RNAV-Route matter in aviation?

RNAV-Route 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 RNAV-Route?

RNAV-Route is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does RNAV-Route belong to?

In this glossary, RNAV-Route 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 published airway or route defined by area navigation (RNAV) waypoints, allowing aircraft to fly direct between points without reliance on ground-based navigation aids.

Operational example

Cleared direct TOSBA, then follow Q49 RNAV Route to destination, report established on the route.

Localized term

RNAV-Route

Localized example

Direkt zu TOSBA freigegeben, dann folgen Sie der RNAV-Route Q49 zum Ziel, melden Sie sich etabliert auf der Route.

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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