Abbreviations from R&R

NM

Nautical Mile (1852 km)

SI

International System of Units

KN

Knots (1852 km/h, 1nm/h)

FL

Flight Level (hundreds of feet)

M

Mach number (local speed of sound)

MTOW

Maximum Take-off Weight

CG

Centre of Gravity

ADC

Aerodrome Control (rating)

APP

Approach Control (rating)

APS

Approach Control Surveillance (rating)

ACP

Area Control Procedural (rating)

ACS

Area Control Surveillance (rating)

SRA

Surveillance Radar Approach

PAR

Precision Approach Radar

SUR

Surveillance

OCN

Oceanic Control

ANS

Air Navigation Services

all people and infrastructure serving air traffic.

ATS

Air Traffic Services

ensuring safe and orderly traffic flow as well as providing the necessary information to flight crews (flight information service)

CNS

Communication, Navigation and Surveillance

MET

Meteorological services

AIS

Aeronautical Information Services

is responsible for collecting, managing, and distributing aeronautical information. This information includes details about aerodromes, airways, navigation aids, airspace restrictions, and more.

ANSP

Air Navigation Service Provider

responsible for providing ANS to ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft within a specified airspace.

ATM

Air Traffic Management

coordinates and manages the movement of aircraft in the air and on the ground. It comprises three main services

ATFCM

Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management

This ensures that ATC capacity is utilised to the maximum extent possible and that the traffic volume is compatible with the capacities declared by the appropriate ATS authority. 

ASM

Airspace Management

to balance the short-term needs of all categories of airspace users to optimise the performance of airspace.

ADVS

Air Traffic Advisory Service

ALRS

Alerting Service

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

FIC

Flight Information Centre

AFIS

Aerodrome Flight Information Service

SAR

Search and Rescue

IAIP

Integrated Aeronautical Information Package

AIP SUP

AIP Supplements

are additional documents that provide temporary updates or amendments to the AIP.

AIP AMDT

AIP amendment

is an official amendment to the AIP that introduces permanent changes, corrections, or additions. These amendments are essential for keeping the AIP up to date with the latest information.

AIC

Aeronautical Information Circulars

AIRAC

Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control

ensures that all aviation stakeholders (pilots, controllers, dispatchers, etc.) work from the same information base.

PIB

Pre-Flight Information Bulletin

a presentation of valid Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) that are relevant to flight operations. It ensures that pilots have the most up to date information before taking off.

NOTAM

Notices to Airmen

real-time information about hazards, changes, or other relevant matters. They cover everything from runway closures to weather conditions. Pilots check NOTAMs before each flight to stay informed.

GEN

AIP General

ENR

AIP Enroute

AD

AIP Aerodrome