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What is Turnaround Time (TAT) in Aviation?

Published
June 1, 2024
Turn Around Time

The Turnaround Time (TAT) in Aviation is the time of the turn-round process from reaching parking position (AIBT, Actual In Block Time) to leaving parking position (AOBT, Actual Off Block time).

TAT = AOBT - AIBT

Turnaround time illustration
Illustration of Turnaround Time (TAT)

TAT - Terminology

Airport Collaborative Decision-Making (A-CDM) specifies different terms for TAT:

Further reference:
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