Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR)
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Definition
A published flight procedure followed by aircraft arriving at an airport
Related Terms
Approach Procedure
A series of maneuvers used to align an aircraft with a runway for landing
Descent
The phase of flight where an aircraft reduces altitude as it approaches the destination
Sequencing
The process of arranging arriving aircraft in an orderly line for approach and landing
Standard Instrument Departure (SID)
A published flight procedure followed by aircraft departing an airport on an instrument flight plan
Waypoint (WPT)
A specified geographical location used to define an aircraft's navigation route