Basic ATC
An air traffic control authorization for an aircraft to land on a specified runway, indicating that the runway is available and safe for landing.
Quick answer: An air traffic control authorization for an aircraft to land on a specified runway, indicating that the runway is available and safe for landing.
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An air traffic control authorization for an aircraft to land on a specified runway, indicating that the runway is available and safe for landing.
Cleared to land 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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In this glossary, Cleared to land refers to: An air traffic control authorization for an aircraft to land on a specified runway, indicating that the runway is available and safe for landing.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower: Delta 456, runway 18, cleared to land."
Cleared to land 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.
Cleared to land is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Cleared to land 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.
An air traffic control authorization for an aircraft to land on a specified runway, indicating that the runway is available and safe for landing.
Tower: Delta 456, runway 18, cleared to land.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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