Aviation English
Basic ATC

What is Circuit?

Circuit A standard rectangular traffic pattern around the airfield used for sequencing aircraft for landing or training operations.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Circuit” Used in Practice?

Tower: G-BZAX, make left-hand circuit runway 26, report downwind.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Circuit?

A standard rectangular traffic pattern around the airfield used for sequencing aircraft for landing or training operations.

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