Pilot/Controller Glossary

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.