Flight Phase
The target airspeed maintained by an aircraft during the last segment of the approach for landing, determined by aircraft type, weight, and configuration.
Quick answer: The target airspeed maintained by an aircraft during the last segment of the approach for landing, determined by aircraft type, weight, and configuration.
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The target airspeed maintained by an aircraft during the last segment of the approach for landing, determined by aircraft type, weight, and configuration.
Final-approach speed 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, Final-approach speed refers to: The target airspeed maintained by an aircraft during the last segment of the approach for landing, determined by aircraft type, weight, and configuration.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Maintain final-approach speed 135 knots until threshold, then continue as cleared for landing."
Final-approach speed 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.
Final-approach speed is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Final-approach speed 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 target airspeed maintained by an aircraft during the last segment of the approach for landing, determined by aircraft type, weight, and configuration.
Maintain final-approach speed 135 knots until threshold, then continue as cleared for landing.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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