Flight Phase

STAR

Standard Terminal Arrival Route: a published IFR arrival procedure that streamlines traffic flow from the enroute phase to the approach at an airport.

Quick answer: Standard Terminal Arrival Route: a published IFR arrival procedure that streamlines traffic flow from the enroute phase to the approach at an airport.

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Quick answer

Standard Terminal Arrival Route: a published IFR arrival procedure that streamlines traffic flow from the enroute phase to the approach at an airport.

Why it matters

STAR matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 STAR?

In this glossary, STAR refers to: Standard Terminal Arrival Route: a published IFR arrival procedure that streamlines traffic flow from the enroute phase to the approach at an airport.

How is STAR used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Autorizzato via STAR WHISKY FIVE, scendi con le restrizioni pubblicate, prevedi avvicinamento ILS pista 25 sinistra."

Why does STAR matter in aviation?

STAR matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 STAR?

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

What category does STAR belong to?

In this glossary, STAR is grouped under Flight Phase. 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

Standard Terminal Arrival Route: a published IFR arrival procedure that streamlines traffic flow from the enroute phase to the approach at an airport.

Operational example

Cleared via the WHISKY FIVE STAR, descend via published restrictions, expect ILS approach Runway 25 Left.

Localized term

STAR

Localized example

Autorizzato via STAR WHISKY FIVE, scendi con le restrizioni pubblicate, prevedi avvicinamento ILS pista 25 sinistra.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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