Basic ATC
The direction in which the aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from magnetic north.
Quick answer: The direction in which the aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from magnetic north.
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The direction in which the aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from magnetic north.
Heading matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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, Heading refers to: The direction in which the aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from magnetic north.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Fly heading 270 and expect vectors for the ILS approach."
Heading matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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.
Heading is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Heading is grouped under Basic ATC. 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 direction in which the aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from magnetic north.
Fly heading 270 and expect vectors for the ILS approach.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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