Basic ATC
A specified altitude that an aircraft must not exceed or descend below.
Quick answer: A specified altitude that an aircraft must not exceed or descend below.
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A specified altitude that an aircraft must not exceed or descend below.
Altitude restriction matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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
In this glossary, Altitude restriction refers to: A specified altitude that an aircraft must not exceed or descend below.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC advises: 'Maintain altitude restriction of 5,000 feet until further notice.'"
Altitude restriction matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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.
Altitude restriction is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Altitude restriction is grouped under Basic ATC. 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.
A specified altitude that an aircraft must not exceed or descend below.
ATC advises: 'Maintain altitude restriction of 5,000 feet until further notice.'
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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