What is Point of No Return?
Point of No Return The specific point on the route after which an aircraft does not have sufficient fuel to return to the departure aerodrome, requiring it to continue to the destination or an alternate.
Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
How is “Point of No Return” Used in Practice?
We are now passing the Point of No Return; unable to return to departure aerodrome.
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Who Needs to Know This Term?
- Pilots
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Cabin Crew
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What is Point of No Return?
The specific point on the route after which an aircraft does not have sufficient fuel to return to the departure aerodrome, requiring it to continue to the destination or an alternate.
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