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Long Haul

Alternate Threshold Fuel

The predetermined minimum fuel required at an alternate airport's landing threshold, ensuring safe diversion in case a landing at the intended destination is not possible.

Quick answer: The predetermined minimum fuel required at an alternate airport's landing threshold, ensuring safe diversion in case a landing at the intended destination is not possible.

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Quick answer

The predetermined minimum fuel required at an alternate airport's landing threshold, ensuring safe diversion in case a landing at the intended destination is not possible.

Why it matters

Alternate Threshold Fuel matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Alternate Threshold Fuel?

In this glossary, Alternate Threshold Fuel refers to: The predetermined minimum fuel required at an alternate airport's landing threshold, ensuring safe diversion in case a landing at the intended destination is not possible.

How is Alternate Threshold Fuel used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Advise if your alternate threshold fuel is below required minimum for diversion."

Why does Alternate Threshold Fuel matter in aviation?

Alternate Threshold Fuel matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Alternate Threshold Fuel?

Alternate Threshold Fuel is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Alternate Threshold Fuel belong to?

In this glossary, Alternate Threshold Fuel is grouped under Long Haul. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The predetermined minimum fuel required at an alternate airport's landing threshold, ensuring safe diversion in case a landing at the intended destination is not possible.

Operational example

Advise if your alternate threshold fuel is below required minimum for diversion.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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