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The altimeter subscale setting so that the instrument indicates altitude above mean sea level. Also known as QNH.
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The altimeter subscale setting so that the instrument indicates altitude above mean sea level. Also known as QNH.
Altimeter setting referenced to mean-sea-level pressure matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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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In this glossary, Altimeter setting referenced to mean-sea-level pressure refers to: The altimeter subscale setting so that the instrument indicates altitude above mean sea level. Also known as QNH.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Set altimeter to QNH 1009 for approach and landing."
Altimeter setting referenced to mean-sea-level pressure matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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.
Altimeter setting referenced to mean-sea-level pressure is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Altimeter setting referenced to mean-sea-level pressure is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
The altimeter subscale setting so that the instrument indicates altitude above mean sea level. Also known as QNH.
Set altimeter to QNH 1009 for approach and landing.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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