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Coordenadas de latitud y longitud

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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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

Coordenadas de latitud y longitud 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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What is Coordenadas de latitud y longitud?

In this glossary, Coordenadas de latitud y longitud 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 Coordenadas de latitud y longitud used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Informe la posición usando coordenadas de latitud y longitud al minuto más cercano para identificación ATC."

Why does Coordenadas de latitud y longitud matter in aviation?

Coordenadas de latitud y longitud 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 Coordenadas de latitud y longitud?

Coordenadas de latitud y longitud is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Coordenadas de latitud y longitud belong to?

In this glossary, Coordenadas de latitud y longitud 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

Coordenadas de latitud y longitud

Localized example

Informe la posición usando coordenadas de latitud y longitud al minuto más cercano para identificación ATC.

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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