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Pilot/Controller Glossary: J

7 entries, reproduced verbatim from the FAA glossary effective 7/9/26.

JAMMING

Denotes emissions that do not mimic Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals (e.g., GPS and WAAS), but rather interfere with the civil receiver's ability to acquire and track GNSS signals.  Jamming can result in denial of GNSS navigation, positioning, timing and aircraft dependent functions.

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JET ROUTE

A route designed to serve aircraft operations from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including flight level 450. The routes are referred to as “J” routes with numbering to identify the designated route; e.g., J105.

SeeClass A AIRSPACE

Refer to14 CFR part 71

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JUMP ZONE

The airspace directly associated with a Drop Zone. Vertical and horizontal limits may be locally defined.

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Source. FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary, letter J, effective 7/9/26, reproduced verbatim from https://www.faa.gov/Air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg_html/index.html. A United States Government work. Check the current published glossary before you rely on any entry here.