What is Latitude and Longitude Coordinates?
In this glossary, Latitude and Longitude Coordinates refers to: A geographic position expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds or decimal degrees, specifying a point north or south of the Equator (latitude) and east or west of the Prime Meridian (longitude); used for precise aircraft navigation and reporting.
How is Latitude and Longitude Coordinates used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Report position using latitude and longitude coordinates to the nearest minute for ATC identification."
Why does Latitude and Longitude Coordinates matter in aviation?
Latitude and Longitude Coordinates 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.
Who uses Latitude and Longitude Coordinates?
Latitude and Longitude Coordinates is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Latitude and Longitude Coordinates belong to?
In this glossary, Latitude and Longitude Coordinates is grouped under Navigation. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
Where does this definition come from?
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
