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STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE (SID)

Instrument Procedures

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A preplanned instrument flight rule (IFR) air traffic control (ATC) departure procedure printed for pilot/controller use in graphic form to provide obstacle clearance and a transition from the terminal area to the appropriate en route structure.

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

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