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SCHEDULED TIME OF ARRIVAL (STA)

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STA

A STA is the desired time that an aircraft should cross a certain point (landing or metering fix). It takes other traffic and airspace configuration into account.

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

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