WP in Aircraft Meaning

The WP meaning in Aircraft terms is "Waypoint". There are 2 related meanings of the WP Aircraft abbreviation.

WP on Aircraft Full Forms

  1. Waypoint  Position in space usually on aircraft's flight plan,  Reference point used for navigation, usually indicated by latitude and longitude and sometimes altitude and typically used for GPS and INS navigation. A predetermined geographical position used for route/instrument approach definition, or progress reporting purposes, that is defined relative to a VORTAC station or in terms of latitude/longitude coordinates.
  2. Area Navigation Waypoint

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. What does WP stand for Aircraft?

    WP stands for Area Navigation Waypoint in Aircraft terms.

  2. What is the shortened form of Area Navigation Waypoint in Aircraft?

    The short form of "Area Navigation Waypoint" is WP for Aircraft.

Citation

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