For V18 from MLU to MLU APCH, diamond miles equal which distance?

For V18 from MLU to MLU APCH, diamond miles equal which distance?

• A. 15 miles NE MLU
• B. 16 miles SE MLU
• C. 31 miles NE MLU
• D. 31 miles SE MLU

Answer: (C)

Diamond miles on Victor airways show the distance, in nautical miles, between fixes along the route. For V18, the segment from the Monroe VOR (MLU) to the MLU APCH fix lies 31 nautical miles along the line of the airway, and the path goes toward the northeast of MLU. So the distance is 31 nautical miles to the northeast of MLU, which matches “31 miles NE MLU.” The other distances would imply different positions or directions that don’t correspond to this airway segment.

Diamond miles on Victor airways show the distance, in nautical miles, between fixes along the route. For V18, the segment from the Monroe VOR (MLU) to the MLU APCH fix lies 31 nautical miles along the line of the airway, and the path goes toward the northeast of MLU. So the distance is 31 nautical miles to the northeast of MLU, which matches “31 miles NE MLU.” The other distances would imply different positions or directions that don’t correspond to this airway segment.