Q ROUTE
`Q' is the designator assigned to published RNAV routes used by the United States.
Pilot/Controller Glossary: Q
7 entries, reproduced verbatim from the FAA glossary effective 7/9/26.
QFE
The atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation (or at runway threshold).
QNE
The barometric pressure used for the standard altimeter setting (29.92 inches Hg.).
QNH
The barometric pressure as reported by a particular station.
QUADRANT
A quarter part of a circle, centered on a NAVAID, oriented clockwise from magnetic north as follows: NE quadrant 000‐089, SE quadrant 090‐179, SW quadrant 180‐269, NW quadrant 270‐359.
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Source. FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary, letter Q, 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.