Which of the following best describes 'Victor Ten' in aviation phraseology?

• A. A Route Segment Designation
• B. A Destination Airport
• C. An Altitude
• D. A Type Of Clearance

Answer: (A)

Victor Ten is a route segment designation in aviation phraseology. In the low-altitude system, “Victor” designates an IFR airway that pilots fly along between navigational aids (like VORs), and the number identifies the specific airway. So hearing “Victor Ten” tells you which predefined path to follow, not a destination, altitude, or clearance type. This is used in flight plans and ATC clearances to route the aircraft along that particular airway.

It isn’t describing an altitude, which would be given as a flight level or altitude value; it isn’t naming a destination airport, which would be a three-letter airport code or the airport name; and it isn’t a type of clearance, which would be something like a directive to proceed direct, maintain a heading, or expect certain instructions. Victor Ten simply points to the path of the airway used for navigation.