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AIRPORT ARRIVAL RATE (AAR)

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AAR

A dynamic input parameter specifying the number of arriving aircraft which an airport or airspace can accept from the ARTCC per hour. The AAR is used to calculate the desired interval between successive arrival aircraft.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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