Aviation Dictionary

Longitude

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.

Dictionary Term

Longitude

Definition

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