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Low-visibility operations

Procedures and requirements for aircraft movements at aerodromes when visibility is reduced below specified minima, including LVP (Low Visibility Procedures).

Quick answer: Procedures and requirements for aircraft movements at aerodromes when visibility is reduced below specified minima, including LVP (Low Visibility Procedures).

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Quick answer

Procedures and requirements for aircraft movements at aerodromes when visibility is reduced below specified minima, including LVP (Low Visibility Procedures).

Why it matters

Low-visibility operations 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 Low-visibility operations?

In this glossary, Low-visibility operations refers to: Procedures and requirements for aircraft movements at aerodromes when visibility is reduced below specified minima, including LVP (Low Visibility Procedures).

How is Low-visibility operations used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATIS: Low-visibility operations are in effect, expect Low Visibility Procedures and increased spacing."

Why does Low-visibility operations matter in aviation?

Low-visibility operations 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 Low-visibility operations?

Low-visibility operations is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Low-visibility operations belong to?

In this glossary, Low-visibility operations 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

Procedures and requirements for aircraft movements at aerodromes when visibility is reduced below specified minima, including LVP (Low Visibility Procedures).

Operational example

ATIS: Low-visibility operations are in effect, expect Low Visibility Procedures and increased spacing.

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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