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ウェイポイント

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

Why it matters

ウェイポイント 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 ウェイポイント?

In this glossary, ウェイポイント refers to: A specified geographical location, defined by coordinates, used for navigation and flight planning, including RNAV procedures.

How is ウェイポイント used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ウェイポイントGOMAXにダイレクトで飛行し、その地点でさらなるクリアランスを待ってください。"

Why does ウェイポイント matter in aviation?

ウェイポイント 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 ウェイポイント?

ウェイポイント is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does ウェイポイント belong to?

In this glossary, ウェイポイント 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

ウェイポイント

Localized example

ウェイポイントGOMAXにダイレクトで飛行し、その地点でさらなるクリアランスを待ってください。

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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