What type of route is identified in the description "Q ONE THIRTY-SIX"?

The description "Q ONE THIRTY-SIX" refers to a specific type of high altitude RNAV (Area Navigation) route. RNAV routes are designated to provide aircraft with a more direct path to their destinations and are typically used in high altitude airspace, facilitating efficient routing in the National Airspace System.

High altitude RNAV routes are often designated with a "Q" prefix, indicating that these routes are intended for use by aircraft operating above 24,000 feet. Such routes enhance the flexibility and efficiency of high altitude air traffic, allowing pilots to utilize advanced navigation systems to follow predetermined paths without relying on conventional ground-based navigation aids.

In contrast, low altitude RNAV routes, denoted with a “T” prefix, are designed for lower altitudes and serve a different purpose. Standard flight routes typically refer to established airways that do not exhibit the same level of specificity in terms of RNAV capabilities. Vectoring routes are used for air traffic control to guide aircraft during approach and departure but do not represent fixed paths like RNAV routes. Thus, the identification "Q ONE THIRTY-SIX" is appropriately classified under high altitude RNAV routes.