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What is Latitude and Longitude Coordinates?

Latitude and Longitude Coordinates 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.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Latitude and Longitude Coordinates” Used in Practice?

Report position using latitude and longitude coordinates to the nearest minute for ATC identification.

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 Latitude and Longitude Coordinates?

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.

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