Units for Navigation and Airspace Plotting
Verified from official sourcesChapter 6 -Human factors and safety managementVersion 2Effective -Verified 29 August 2026
In plain language
Nautical miles (nm) are used for navigation, airspace plotting, and ATC separation distances.
Requirement as structured
Distances for navigation, airspace reservation plotting, and ATC separation are expressed in nautical miles (nm).
Original regulatory text
• Distances for navigation, airspace reservation plotting, and ATC separation are expressed in nautical miles (nm)
Applies when
- country
- United Kingdom
- regulatory category
- General