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Record 1 2012-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Airport Runways and Areas
DEF

The magnetic or true direction that corresponds with the runway centreline rather than the painted runway numbers.

OBS

runway heading: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pistes et aires d'aéroport
DEF

Direction magnétique ou vraie qui correspond à l'axe de piste plutôt qu'aux chiffres peints de la piste.

OBS

cap de piste : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

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