Basic ATC
Instruction to the pilot to continue flying at the present assigned altitude.
Quick answer: Instruction to the pilot to continue flying at the present assigned altitude.
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Instruction to the pilot to continue flying at the present assigned altitude.
Maintain current altitude 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
In this glossary, Maintain current altitude refers to: Instruction to the pilot to continue flying at the present assigned altitude.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Delta 245, maintain current altitude until advised otherwise."
Maintain current altitude 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.
Maintain current altitude is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Maintain current altitude is grouped under Basic ATC. 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.
Instruction to the pilot to continue flying at the present assigned altitude.
Delta 245, maintain current altitude until advised otherwise.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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