Basic ATC

Descend to

An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.

Quick answer: An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.

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Quick answer

An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.

Why it matters

Descend to 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

Questions and answers

What is Descend to?

In this glossary, Descend to refers to: An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.

How is Descend to used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower: Speedbird 123, descend to altitude 3000 feet."

Why does Descend to matter in aviation?

Descend to 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.

Who uses Descend to?

Descend to is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Descend to belong to?

In this glossary, Descend to is grouped under Basic ATC. 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

An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.

Operational example

Tower: Speedbird 123, descend to altitude 3000 feet.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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