Definition
A contraction used in NOTAMs and aviation publications to indicate that something is mandatory or must be provided, performed, or available.
Plain English
Short for 'required' — meaning it must be done or must be there. Not optional.
Context Anchor
Seen in FAA abbreviation lists, NOTAMs, airport notices, and other space-limited aviation text.
Derivation
“Required” comes from older words meaning “to ask for” or “to demand.” That helps here because RQRD points to something the situation demands before you proceed.
Why Pilots Care
Pilots must identify and comply with every RQRD item to meet regulatory and safety standards.
Intuition Check
Do not read RQRD as a recommendation or helpful suggestion. In this context, it means the item or action is mandatory.
Example Sentence 1
The NOTAM stated that a special briefing was RQRD before operating in the restricted area.
Example Sentence 2
The approach chart showed that an operating VOR was RQRD for the procedure.