Aerial Refueling

A procedure used by the military to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another during flight.

Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (definition from the 2023 edition; current: Change 1 of 7 August 2025).

Reference: VFR/IFR Wall Planning Charts.

Also listed as: Inflight Refueling.

Glossary last updated 2026-10-28.

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