Used by ATC to ascertain an aircraft’s direction of takeoff and/or direction of turn after takeoff. It is normally used for IFR departures from an airport not having a control tower.
Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25
Used by ATC to ascertain an aircraft’s direction of takeoff and/or direction of turn after takeoff. It is normally used for IFR departures from an airport not having a control tower.
Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25