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Preferential Departure Route (PDR)

Definitions

  • A specific departure route from an airport or terminal area to an en route point where there is no further need for flow control. It may be included in an instrument Departure Procedure (DP) or a Preferred IFR Route.

References

  • Instrument Procedures Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2017