Definition
AIRBORNE
An aircraft is considered airborne when all parts of the aircraft are off the ground.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.1045 — § 91.1045 Additional equipment requirements.
- 14 CFR § 91.227 — § 91.227 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment performance requirements.
- 14 CFR § 91.189 — § 91.189 Category II and III operations: General operating rules.
- 14 CFR § 91.171 — § 91.171 VOR equipment check for IFR operations.
4 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.