STAR

a preplanned instrument flight rule ATC arrival procedure published for pilot use in graphic and textual form that simplifies clearance delivery procedures

see also

FAA Order 8260.3 (G, published in July 2024) url

United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) PDF

Some published STARs were designed under the previous guidance in FAA Order JO 7110.10 Flight Services (EE, published Feb 2025) url

JO 7110.10EE w Change 1 and Change 2 and Change 3 PDF