Pilot/Controller Glossary
FLY HEADING (DEGREES)
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
Informs the pilot of the heading he/she should fly. The pilot may have to turn to, or continue on, a specific compass direction in order to comply with the instructions. The pilot is expected to turn in the shorter direction to the heading unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 18, 2026.