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to announce the designation. In the terminal procedure or approach plate example to the right, note that two of the intersections are called DONUT and KOFFE. Many intersections are named because of local points of interest. In the case of Carroll County Airport, there is a popular diner located on
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number. Most other intersection designations consist of five-letter combinations that are either pronounceable or chosen for their
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Intersections also play an important role in departure and approach procedures. All intersections have an
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Intersection (aviation)

aviation
fix
aircraft
flight plan
intersection
geometrical
VOR
radials
instrument flight rules
flight
Federal Aviation Regulations
air traffic control
alphabetical
alphanumeric
airports
runway
mnemonic
air traffic control
pilot
Fix (position)
Position line
Intercept method
Intersection (land navigation)
FAR Sec. 91.183 — IFR communications.
Aeronautical Information Manual
FAA
the original
Instrument Procedures Handbook

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