Clearance
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Definition
An authorization from ATC for an aircraft to proceed under specified conditions
Related Terms
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
The ground-based service that directs aircraft on the ground and in the air to maintain safe separation
Flight Plan (FPL)
A document filed with air traffic control detailing the intended route, altitude, and timing of a flight
Holding Bay
A designated area near the runway where aircraft wait before receiving takeoff clearance
Standard Instrument Departure (SID)
A published flight procedure followed by aircraft departing an airport on an instrument flight plan