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SIGNIFICANT POINT

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

A point, whether a named intersection, a NAVAID, a fix derived from a NAVAID(s), or geographical coordinate expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude, which is established for the purpose of providing separation, as a reporting point, or to delineate a route of flight.

In the 7110.65

Used in 4 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 8-3-2Separation Methods
  2. 8-3-3Mach Number Technique
  3. 8-7-3Longitudinal Separation
  4. 8-8-3Longitudinal Separation