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What is Wide Area Augmentation System?

Wide Area Augmentation System A U.S.-based Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) that enhances GPS accuracy, integrity, and availability for all phases of flight, enabling precision approaches with LPV minima (FAA AIM, ICAO Doc 9849).

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Wide Area Augmentation System” Used in Practice?

The Wide Area Augmentation System allows for precision LPV approaches at hundreds of airports across the United States.

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 Wide Area Augmentation System?

A U.S.-based Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) that enhances GPS accuracy, integrity, and availability for all phases of flight, enabling precision approaches with LPV minima (FAA AIM, ICAO Doc 9849).

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