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Prossimo waypoint

The upcoming predefined navigation fix along a flight route, as programmed in the flight management system and used for position reporting, routing, or sequencing.

Quick answer: The upcoming predefined navigation fix along a flight route, as programmed in the flight management system and used for position reporting, routing, or sequencing.

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Quick answer

The upcoming predefined navigation fix along a flight route, as programmed in the flight management system and used for position reporting, routing, or sequencing.

Why it matters

Prossimo waypoint 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 Prossimo waypoint?

In this glossary, Prossimo waypoint refers to: The upcoming predefined navigation fix along a flight route, as programmed in the flight management system and used for position reporting, routing, or sequencing.

How is Prossimo waypoint used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Riporta l’orario stimato di arrivo al prossimo waypoint per la sequenza del traffico."

Why does Prossimo waypoint matter in aviation?

Prossimo waypoint 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 Prossimo waypoint?

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

What category does Prossimo waypoint belong to?

In this glossary, Prossimo waypoint 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

The upcoming predefined navigation fix along a flight route, as programmed in the flight management system and used for position reporting, routing, or sequencing.

Operational example

Report your estimated time of arrival at the next waypoint for traffic sequencing.

Localized term

Prossimo waypoint

Localized example

Riporta l’orario stimato di arrivo al prossimo waypoint per la sequenza del traffico.

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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