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ATS-Route
Designator
Text
Designators for ATS routes according to Annex 11 Appendix 1 (or Appendix 3 for standard departure and arrival routes)
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.1, ENR 3.3.1; Annex 11 2.12, App 1, App 3; Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1
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Route segment
From point
Designator
Text
The coded designators or name-codes of significant point
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.1, ENR 3.3.1, ENR 4.4.3; Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1
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Reporting
Code list
Indication of ATS / MET reporting requirement “compulsory” or “on-request”
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.1, ENR 3.3.1, ENR 4.4.3; Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1
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To point
Reporting
Code list
Indication of the ATS / MET reporting requirement “compulsory” or “on-request”
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.1, ENR 3.3.1, ENR 4.4.3; Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1
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Designator
Text
The coded designators or name-codes of significant point
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.1, ENR 3.3.1, ENR 4.4.3; Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1
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Track
Bearing
Track, VOR radial or magnetic bearing of a route segment
1/10 degree (terminal arrival departure)
routine (terminal arrival departure)
calculated (terminal arrival departure)
1 degree (terminal arrival departure)
1 degree (terminal arrival departure)
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.2, ENR 3.3.3; Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1; Annex 11 App 5 Table 4
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Changeover point
Point
The point at which an aircraft navigating on an ATS route segment defined by reference to very high frequency omnidirectional radio ranges is expected to transfer its primary navigational reference from the facility behind the aircraft to the next facility ahead of the aircraft.
in case of VOR radial
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.2
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Length
Distance
The geodesic distance between from point and to point
Airway segments length /Terminal arrival or departure route segments length
1/10 km /1/100 km
routine/essential
calculated/calculated
1/10 km or 1/10 NM /1/100 km or 1/100 NM
1 km or 1 NM /1 km or 1 NM
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.2, ENR 3.3.3; Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1; Annex 11 App 5 Table 5
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Upper limit
Altitude
The upper limit of the route segment
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.3, ENR 3.3.4; Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1
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Lower limit
Altitude
The lower limit of the route segment
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.3, ENR 3.3.4; Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1
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MEA
Altitude
Minimum en-route altitude (MEA). The altitude for an en-route segment that provides adequate reception of relevant navigation facilities and ATS communications, complies with the airspace structure and provides the required obstacle clearance.
50 m
routine
calculated
50 m or 100 ft
50 m or 100 ft
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.3; Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1; Doc 8168 Vol 2 Part II, Section 3 1.6.1; Annex 11 2.22, App 5
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MOCA
Altitude
Minimum obstacle clearance altitude (MOCA). The minimum altitude for a defined segment of flight that provides the required obstacle clearance.
50 m
routine
calculated
50 m or 100 ft
50 m or 100 ft
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1 4, Doc 8168 Vol 2 Part II Section 3 1.6.1; Annex 11 2.22, App 5
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Minimum flight altitude
Altitude
Minimum flight altitude
50 m
routine
calculated
50 m or 100 ft
50 m or 100 ft
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.4.4; Annex 11 2.22, App 5
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Lateral Limits
Distance
Lateral limits of route
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.4
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Restrictions
Text
Indication on any area speed and level/altitude restrictions where established;
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.7, AIP ENR 3.3.7; Annex 4 8.9.4, 7.9.3.1.1
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Direction of cruise levels
Backward
Code list
Indication on the direction of the cruising level (even, odd, NIL) from second point to first point of route segment
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.5, AIP ENR 3.3.5, Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1
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Forward
Code list
Indication on the direction of the cruising level (even, odd, NIL) from first point to second point of route segment
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.5, AIP ENR 3.3.5, Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1
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Availability
Text
Information on the route availability
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.7, AIP ENR 3.3.7; Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1
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Class of airspace
Text
Classification of airspace (A, B, … G) which determines the operating rules, flight requirements, and services provided. According to Annex 11, Appendix 4
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.3, AIP ENR 3.3.4
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PBN requirements
Sensor requirements
Text
Indication on the sensor requirements including any navigation specification limitations
PBN only
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1, ENR 3.4
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Navigation performance requirements
Text
The navigation accuracy requirement for each PBN (RNAV or RNP) route segment
PBN only
Doc 10066 App 2, AIP ENR 3.1.6, AIP ENR 3.3.6
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Navigation specification
Text
Designation of the navigation specification(s) applicable to a specified segment(s) - There are two kinds of navigation specifications:/Required navigation performance (RNP) specification. A navigation specification based on area navigation that includes the requirement for performance monitoring and alerting, designated by the prefix RNP, e.g. RNP 4, RNP APCH./Area navigation (RNAV) specification. A navigation specification based on area navigation that does not include the requirement for performance monitoring and alerting, designated by the prefix RNAV, e.g. RNAV 5, RNAV 1.
PBN only
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.1, AIP ENR 3.3.1; Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1
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Controlling unit
Name
Text
Name of the unit providing the service
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.7, ENR 3.3.7
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Channel
Text
Operating channel / frequency of controlling unit
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.7, ENR 3.3.7
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Logon address
Text
A specified code used for data link logon to the controlling ATS unit
if applicable
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.1.7, ENR 3.3.7
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Other route
Designator
Text
Designator of the route
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.5
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Type
Text
Type of route (e.g. VFR uncontrolled navigation routes)
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.5
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Flight rules
Code list
Information on the flight rules that apply on the route (IFR / VFR)
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.5
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Waypoint
Identification
Text
Names, coded designators or name-codes assigned to the significant point.
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 4.4.1, Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1, Annex 11 App 2 2,3
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Position
Point
Geographical location of the waypoint
100 m
essential
surveyed calculated
1 sec
1 sec
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 4.4.2, Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1, Annex 11 App 5 Table 1
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Formation
Distance
Distance
The distance from the reference VOR/DME, if the waypoint is not collocated with it;
Distance used for the formation of an en-route fix
1/10 km
routine
calculated
1/10 km or 1/10 NM
2/10 km (1/10 NM)
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.3.2, Annex 11 App 5 Table 5
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Navaid
Text
The station identification of the reference VOR/DME
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.3.2
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Bearing
Bearing
The bearing from the reference VOR/DME, if the waypoint is not collocated with it;
Bearing used for the formation of an en-route fix
1/10 degree
routine
calculated
1/10 degree
1/10 degree
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.3.2, Annex 11 App 5 Table 4
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En-route Holding
Identification
Text
Identification of the holding procedure
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.6.1
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Fix
Text
Identification of the holding procedure fix
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.6.1
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Waypoint
Point
Geographical location of the holding waypoint
100 m
essential
surveyed calculated
1 sec
1 sec
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.6.1
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Inbound track
Bearing
The inbound track of the holding procedure
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.6.2
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Turn Direction
Text
Direction of the procedure turn
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.6.3
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Speed
Value
Maximum indicated airspeed
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.6.4
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Level
Minimum holding level
Altitude
Minimum holding level of the holding procedure
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.6.5
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Maximum holding level
Altitude
Maximum holding level of the holding procedure
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.6.5
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Time/distance outbound
Value
Time/distance value of the holding procedure
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.6.6
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Controlling unit
Name
Text
Indication of the controlling unit
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.6.7
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Frequency
Value
The operating frequency/channel of the controlling unit
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 3.6.7
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Special holding entry procedure
Text
Textual description of the Special VOR/DME entry procedure
In case an entry radial to a secondary fix at the end of the outbound leg has been established for a VOR/DME holding pattern
Doc 10066 App 2 AIP ENR 1.5.1, AIP ENR 1.5.4, Doc 8168 Vol 2 Part II Section 4 1.5.1
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AMA
Vertical limit
Altitude
Area Minimum Altitude (AMA) - The minimum altitude to be used under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), that/provides a minimum obstacle clearance within a specified area, normally formed by parallels and meridians.
Annex 4 8.9.3, Annex 4 7.6.2
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Lateral limits
Distance
Lateral limits of the sectors
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MVA
Vertical limit
Altitude
Minimum Vectoring Altitude
Annex 4 8.9.4, Annex 4 7.9.3.1.1, 21.9.3.1
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Lateral limits
Distance
Lateral limits of the sectors