Flight Phase

Go-around altitude

The published altitude to which an aircraft must climb when executing a missed approach or go-around procedure.

Quick answer: The published altitude to which an aircraft must climb when executing a missed approach or go-around procedure.

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Quick answer

The published altitude to which an aircraft must climb when executing a missed approach or go-around procedure.

Why it matters

Go-around altitude 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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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Go-around altitude?

In this glossary, Go-around altitude refers to: The published altitude to which an aircraft must climb when executing a missed approach or go-around procedure.

How is Go-around altitude used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Climb to go-around altitude and contact approach on 121.2 if a missed approach is executed."

Why does Go-around altitude matter in aviation?

Go-around altitude 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.

Who uses Go-around altitude?

Go-around altitude is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Go-around altitude belong to?

In this glossary, Go-around altitude is grouped under Flight Phase. 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

The published altitude to which an aircraft must climb when executing a missed approach or go-around procedure.

Operational example

Climb to go-around altitude and contact approach on 121.2 if a missed approach is executed.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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