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A specified point, identified by navigation aids or coordinates, at which an aircraft may be instructed to hold.
Quick answer: A specified point, identified by navigation aids or coordinates, at which an aircraft may be instructed to hold.
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A specified point, identified by navigation aids or coordinates, at which an aircraft may be instructed to hold.
Holding Fix matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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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In this glossary, Holding Fix refers to: A specified point, identified by navigation aids or coordinates, at which an aircraft may be instructed to hold.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Proceed direct to holding fix ALPHA, expect further clearance at 45 past the hour."
Holding Fix matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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.
Holding Fix is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Holding Fix is grouped under Navigation. 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.
A specified point, identified by navigation aids or coordinates, at which an aircraft may be instructed to hold.
Proceed direct to holding fix ALPHA, expect further clearance at 45 past the hour.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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