Glossary
Navigation & Airspace
NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions)
Definition
A notice distributed by telecommunication containing information about hazards, changes, or conditions at an airport or along a flight route that pilots need to be aware of.
Related Terms
Flight Plan
A document filed with air traffic control that specifies the planned route, altitude, speed, and other details of a flight. Required for all IFR flights and recommended for VFR flights.
ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service)
A continuous broadcast of recorded non-control airport information including weather, active runways, and NOTAMs. Updated hourly and identified by a phonetic alphabet letter.
Runway
A defined rectangular area on an airport prepared for the takeoff and landing of aircraft. Runways are numbered based on their magnetic heading, divided by 10.