Definition
ADAPTED ROUTES
Departure and/or arrival routes that are adapted in ARTCC ERAM computers to accomplish inter/intrafacility controller coordination and to ensure that flight data is posted at the proper control positions. Adapted routes are automatically applied to flight plans where appropriate. When the workload or traffic situation permits, controllers may provide radar vectors or assign requested routes to minimize circuitous routing. Adapted routes are usually confined to one ARTCC's area and are referred to by the following names or abbreviations:
- See: PREFFERED IFR ROUTES
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).