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MINIMUM FUEL

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

Indicates that an aircraft's fuel supply has reached a state where, upon reaching the destination, it can accept little or no delay. This is not an emergency situation but merely indicates an emergency situation is possible should any undue delay occur.

Refer to AIM.

In the 7110.65

Used in 4 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 2-1-8Minimum Fuel
  2. 2-3-2En Route Data Entries
  3. 2-3-4Terminal Data Entries
  4. 13-1-8Recording of Control Data