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GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)

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

GPS refers to the worldwide positioning, navigation and timing determination capability available from the U.S. satellite constellation. The service provided by GPS for civil use is defined in the GPS Standard Positioning System Performance Standard. GPS is composed of space, control, and user elements.

Also called GPS.

In the 7110.65

Used in 9 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 1-2-6Abbreviations
  2. 2-1-7Inflight Equipment Malfunctions
  3. 2-1-10Navaid Malfunctions
  4. 2-3-10Control Symbology
  5. 2-5-2Navaid Terms
  6. 4-8-1Approach Clearance
  7. 5-9-1Vectors to Final Approach Course
  8. 6-5-2Minima on Diverging Radials
  9. 13-1-8Recording of Control Data