flight plan

American  

noun

1. an oral or written report to an air traffic control facility describing the route of a projected flight.

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flight plan British  

noun

1. a written statement of the details of a proposed aircraft flight

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Etymology

Origin of flight plan

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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flight plan

The problem surfaces when pilots alter their preprogrammed flight plan following a missed approach, according to Boeing.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Even the names Glordon and Glorp might be a nod to the Voyager’s known flight plan, which in 40,000 years is expected to have its first-ever close encounter with a star named Gliese 445.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2025

He had arrived in Puerto Rico a week ago, after being barred from landing in the Dominican Republic, where officials said he lacked a required flight plan.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024

The Civil Aviation Administration of China will roll out its winter and spring season flight plan on Sunday, which will last until March 30, Xinhua said on Friday.

From Reuters ● Oct. 28, 2023

The black notebook was used to jot down each and every problem I found with the spacecraft or the flight plan.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins