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EN ROUTE DESCENT

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

Descent from the en route cruising altitude which takes place along the route of flight.

In the 7110.65

Used in 5 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 2-6-3Reporting Weather Conditions
  2. 4-7-3Single Frequency Approaches (SFA)
  3. 4-7-5Military Turbojet En Route Descent
  4. 4-7-12Airport Conditions
  5. 9-2-1Aircraft Carrying Dangerous Materials