ICAO PBN/RNAV-RNP Codes

Capability

PBN/Code

Notes

OCEANIC/REMOTE CONTINENTAL PHASE

RNAV 10 (RNP 10)

A1

Area Navigation (RNAV). RNAV 10 supports lateral and longitudinal separation minima in oceanic and remote continental airspace. 

RNAV 10 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 10 nautical miles. This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNP 4

L1

Required Navigation Performance (RNP). RNP 4 is associated with operations in oceanic and remote continental airspace.

RNP 4 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 4 nautical miles.  This accuracy must be achieved by at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNP adds to RNAV accuracy standards by requiring onboard navigation performance monitoring and alerting. 

ENROUTE PHASE

RNAV 5 All Sensors

B1

Area Navigation (RNAV) using all available sensors.

RNAV 5 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 5 nautical miles.  This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNAV 5 GNSS (GPS)

B2

Area Navigation using the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). 

RNAV 5 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 5 nautical miles.  This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNAV 5 DME/DME

B3

Area Navigation (RNAV) using Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). Able to calculate position w/in 5 NM radius at least 95% of the time.

RNAV 5 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 5 nautical miles.  This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNAV 5 VOR/DME

B4

Area Navigation (RNAV) using VHF Omni-directional Range (VOR) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME).

RNAV 5 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 5 nautical miles.  This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNAV 5 INS or IRS

B5

Area Navigation (RNAV) using Internal Navigation System (INS) or Inertial Reference System (IRS).

RNAV 5 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 5 nautical miles.  This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNAV 5 LORANC

B6

Area Navigation (RNAV) using LOng RAnge Navigation (LORAN) C.

RNAV 5 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 5 nautical miles.  This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure .

EN ROUTE & TERMINAL PHASES

RNAV 2 All Sensors

C1

Area Navigation (RNAV) using all available sensors.

RNAV 2 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 2 nautical miles. This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNAV 2 GNSS (GPS)

C2

Area Navigation (RNAV) using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). 

RNAV 2 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 2 nautical miles. This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNAV 2 DME/DME

C3

Area Navigation (RNAV) using Distance Measuring Equipment (DME).

RNAV 2 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 2 nautical miles. This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNAV 2 DME/DME/IRU

C4

Area Navigation (RNAV) using Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) and Inertial Reference Unit (IRU).

RNAV 2 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 2 nautical miles. This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNAV 1 All Sensors

D1

Area Navigation (RNAV) using all permitted sensors.

RNAV 1 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 1 nautical miles. This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNAV 1 GNSS (GPS)

D2

Area Navigation (RNAV) using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).

RNAV 1 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 1 nautical miles. This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNAV 1 DME/DME

D3

Area Navigation (RNAV) using Distance Measuring Equipment (DME).

RNAV 1 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 1 nautical miles. This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNAV 1 DME/DME/IRU

D4

Area Navigation (RNAV) using Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) and Inertial Reference Unit (IRU).

RNAV 1 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 1 nautical miles. This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

TERMINAL PHASE

RNP 1 All Sensors

O1

Required Navigation Performance (RNP) using all permitted sensors.

RNP 1 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 1 nautical mile. This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNP adds to RNAV accuracy standards by requiring onboard navigation performance monitoring and alerting.

RNP 1 GNSS (GPS)

02

Required Navigation Performance (RNP)  using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).

RNP 1 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 1 nautical mile. This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNP adds to RNAV accuracy standards by requiring onboard navigation performance monitoring and alerting.

RNP 1 DME/DME

03

Required Navigation Performance (RNP) using Distance Measuring Equipment (DME.

RNAV 1 means the aircraft navigation system must be able to calculate its position to within a circle whit a radius of one nautical mile. This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNP adds to RNAV accuracy standards by requiring onboard navigation performance monitoring and alerting.

RNP 1 DME/DME/IRU

04

Required Navigation Performance (RNP) using Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) and Inertial Reference Unit (IRU)

RNP 1 means the aircraft navigation system must be abel to calculate its position to within a circle with a radius of 1 nautical mile.  This accuracy must be achieved at least 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure.

RNP adds to RNAV accuracy standards by requiring onboard navigation performance monitoring and alerting.

APPROACH PHASE

RNP Approach

S1

Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Approach (APCH).

GNSS (GPS) is the primary navigation system to support RNP APCH procedures.

Characteristics of RNP APCH:

- Straight segments , fly-by turns

-Allows for two-dimensional (2-D) non-precision approach (NPA)

-Allows for three-dimensional (3-D) approaches with vertical guidance

RNP Approach with Baro VNAV

S2

Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Approach (APCH) with Barometric Vertical Navigation (Baro-VNAV)

GNSS (GPS) is the primary navigation system to support RNP APCH procedures.

Characeristics of RNP APCH:

- Straight segments, fly-by turns

- Allows for two - dimensional (2-D) non-precision approach (NPA)

- Allows for three-dimensional (3-D) approaches with vertical guidance through useof barometri, vertical navigation (baro-VNAV)

RNP Approach with Radius to Fix (authorization required)

T1

Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Approach (APCH) with Radius to Fix (RF) - Special Authroization Required.

Like RNP APCH, GNSS (GPS) provides the primary infrastructure.

It allows reduced lateral & vertical obstacle clearnace, curved paths, and precise missed approach guidance.

RNP Approach without Radius to Fix (authorization required)

T2

Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Approach (APCH) without Radius to Fix (RF) - Special Authroization Required.

GNSS (GPS) is the primary navigation system to support RNP APCH procedures.

Characteristics of RNP APCH:

- Straight segments, fly-by turns

- Allows for two-dimensional (2-D) non-precision approahc (NPA)

- Allows for three - dimensional (3-D) approaches with vertical guidance.