Description

An ATC flight plan is a document which provides specified information to air traffic service units relative to an intended flight or portion of a flight of an aircraft. (ICAO Annex 2: Rules of the Air)

A navigation flight plan is a document prepared in accordance with the instructions of the operator contained in the Operations Manual and used in flight by the pilot to assist in navigation and safe operation of the aircraft.

Detailed rules regarding submission, contents, completion, changes to, and closing of a flight plan are contained in ICAO Annex 2 (Rules of the Air) and in national flight information publications.

A flight plan may be filed as a written document, an electronic document, or may be filed verbally.

A flight plan is required prior to operating: