Meteorology

Höhenmessereinstellung auf mittleren Meeresspiegeldruck

The altimeter setting that corresponds to the atmospheric pressure at mean sea level. Referred to as QNH in ICAO phraseology.

Quick answer: The altimeter setting that corresponds to the atmospheric pressure at mean sea level. Referred to as QNH in ICAO phraseology.

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The altimeter setting that corresponds to the atmospheric pressure at mean sea level. Referred to as QNH in ICAO phraseology.

Why it matters

Höhenmessereinstellung auf mittleren Meeresspiegeldruck matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology 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 Höhenmessereinstellung auf mittleren Meeresspiegeldruck?

In this glossary, Höhenmessereinstellung auf mittleren Meeresspiegeldruck refers to: The altimeter setting that corresponds to the atmospheric pressure at mean sea level. Referred to as QNH in ICAO phraseology.

How is Höhenmessereinstellung auf mittleren Meeresspiegeldruck used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower, bestätigen Sie QNH 1013 für die Einstellung auf Meeresspiegeldruck."

Why does Höhenmessereinstellung auf mittleren Meeresspiegeldruck matter in aviation?

Höhenmessereinstellung auf mittleren Meeresspiegeldruck matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology 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 Höhenmessereinstellung auf mittleren Meeresspiegeldruck?

Höhenmessereinstellung auf mittleren Meeresspiegeldruck is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Höhenmessereinstellung auf mittleren Meeresspiegeldruck belong to?

In this glossary, Höhenmessereinstellung auf mittleren Meeresspiegeldruck is grouped under Meteorology. 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 altimeter setting that corresponds to the atmospheric pressure at mean sea level. Referred to as QNH in ICAO phraseology.

Operational example

Tower, confirm QNH one zero one three set for altimeter setting to sea level pressure.

Localized term

Höhenmessereinstellung auf mittleren Meeresspiegeldruck

Localized example

Tower, bestätigen Sie QNH 1013 für die Einstellung auf Meeresspiegeldruck.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

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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