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Deslocamento lateral

A lateral deviation from a published route, airway, or track, authorized by ATC to avoid weather, traffic, or other hazards, typically specified in nautical miles right or left.

Quick answer: A lateral deviation from a published route, airway, or track, authorized by ATC to avoid weather, traffic, or other hazards, typically specified in nautical miles right or left.

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A lateral deviation from a published route, airway, or track, authorized by ATC to avoid weather, traffic, or other hazards, typically specified in nautical miles right or left.

Why it matters

Deslocamento lateral 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 Deslocamento lateral?

In this glossary, Deslocamento lateral refers to: A lateral deviation from a published route, airway, or track, authorized by ATC to avoid weather, traffic, or other hazards, typically specified in nautical miles right or left.

How is Deslocamento lateral used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Deslocamento lateral de 15 milhas náuticas à direita devido ao tempo; informe ao retornar à rota original."

Why does Deslocamento lateral matter in aviation?

Deslocamento lateral 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 Deslocamento lateral?

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

What category does Deslocamento lateral belong to?

In this glossary, Deslocamento lateral 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 lateral deviation from a published route, airway, or track, authorized by ATC to avoid weather, traffic, or other hazards, typically specified in nautical miles right or left.

Operational example

Offset right 15 nautical miles due weather; advise when returning to original track.

Localized term

Deslocamento lateral

Localized example

Deslocamento lateral de 15 milhas náuticas à direita devido ao tempo; informe ao retornar à rota original.

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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