flight path

/ˌflaɪt ˈpæθ/

Other forms: flight paths

Definitions of flight path

1. noun

   the path of a rocket or projectile or aircraft through the air
   type of:

   itinerary, path, route

   an established line of travel or access
2. noun

   a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another
   synonyms: air lane, airway, skyway

   types:

   approach, approach path, glide path, glide slope

   the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing

   holding pattern

   the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land

   type of:

   itinerary, path, route

   an established line of travel or access