Flight Planning

Landing distance available

Declared length of runway that is available and suitable for the ground run of an aircraft landing.

Quick answer: Declared length of runway that is available and suitable for the ground run of an aircraft landing.

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Quick answer

Declared length of runway that is available and suitable for the ground run of an aircraft landing.

Why it matters

Landing distance available matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning 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

What is Landing distance available?

In this glossary, Landing distance available refers to: Declared length of runway that is available and suitable for the ground run of an aircraft landing.

How is Landing distance available used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Lisbon Tower, TAP 314, request LDA Runway 35."

Why does Landing distance available matter in aviation?

Landing distance available matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning 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 Landing distance available?

Landing distance available is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Landing distance available belong to?

In this glossary, Landing distance available is grouped under Flight Planning. 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

Declared length of runway that is available and suitable for the ground run of an aircraft landing.

Operational example

Lisbon Tower, TAP Three One Four, request landing distance available Runway Three Five.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Planning

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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