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CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE (CAT)

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

Turbulence encountered in air where no clouds are present. This term is commonly applied to high‐level turbulence associated with wind shear. CAT is often encountered in the vicinity of the jet stream.

See WIND SHEAR; JET STREAM.

Also called CAT.

In the 7110.65

Used in 4 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 1-2-6Abbreviations
  2. 2-6-2PIREP Solicitation and Dissemination
  3. 2-6-4Issuing Weather and Chaff Areas
  4. 3-3-7Far Field Monitor (FFM) Remote Status Unit