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Wegpunkt

A specified geographical location, defined by coordinates, used for navigation and flight planning, including RNAV procedures.

Quick answer: A specified geographical location, defined by coordinates, used for navigation and flight planning, including RNAV procedures.

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Quick answer

A specified geographical location, defined by coordinates, used for navigation and flight planning, including RNAV procedures.

Why it matters

Wegpunkt 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 Wegpunkt?

In this glossary, Wegpunkt refers to: A specified geographical location, defined by coordinates, used for navigation and flight planning, including RNAV procedures.

How is Wegpunkt used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Fliegen Sie direkt zum Wegpunkt GOMAX und erwarten Sie dort weitere Freigabe."

Why does Wegpunkt matter in aviation?

Wegpunkt 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 Wegpunkt?

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

What category does Wegpunkt belong to?

In this glossary, Wegpunkt 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 specified geographical location, defined by coordinates, used for navigation and flight planning, including RNAV procedures.

Operational example

Fly direct to waypoint GOMAX and expect further clearance at that point.

Localized term

Wegpunkt

Localized example

Fliegen Sie direkt zum Wegpunkt GOMAX und erwarten Sie dort weitere Freigabe.

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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