Q

Q ROUTE

`Q' is the designator assigned to published RNAV routes used by the United States.

QFE

The atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation (or at runway threshold).

QNE

The barometric pressure used for the standard altimeter setting (29.92 inches Hg.).

QNH

The barometric pressure as reported by a particular station.

QUADRANT

A quarter part of a circle, centered on a NAVAID, oriented clockwise from magnetic north as follows: NE quadrant 000‐089, SE quadrant 090‐179, SW quadrant 180‐269, NW quadrant 270‐359.

QUEUING

See STAGING/QUEUING.

QUICK LOOK

A feature of the EAS and STARS which provides the controller the capability to display full data blocks of tracked aircraft from other control positions.