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Longitude

Definitions

  • Measurement east or west of the Prime Meridian in degrees, minutes, and seconds. The Prime Meridian is 0° longitude and runs through Greenwich, England. Lines of longitude are also referred to as meridians.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
    Federal Aviation Administration · 2023