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Latitude

Also: parallels

The measurement of position north or south of the equator, drawn as parallels and given in degrees, minutes, and seconds.

“Measurement north or south of the equator in degrees, minutes, and seconds.”

FAA-H-8083-25C · Glossary, Latitude

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Longitude Sectional Chart

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