Long Haul
The geographic point along a route at which the flying time to two selected diversion aerodromes is equal, used for contingency decision-making.
Quick answer: The geographic point along a route at which the flying time to two selected diversion aerodromes is equal, used for contingency decision-making.
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The geographic point along a route at which the flying time to two selected diversion aerodromes is equal, used for contingency decision-making.
Equal Time Point matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
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Questions and answers
In this glossary, Equal Time Point refers to: The geographic point along a route at which the flying time to two selected diversion aerodromes is equal, used for contingency decision-making.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Captain, we have just passed the Equal Time Point between Goose Bay and Keflavik; maintain current track unless systems degrade."
Equal Time Point matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Equal Time Point is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Equal Time Point is grouped under Long Haul. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
The geographic point along a route at which the flying time to two selected diversion aerodromes is equal, used for contingency decision-making.
Captain, we have just passed the Equal Time Point between Goose Bay and Keflavik; maintain current track unless systems degrade.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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