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Höhenbeschränkung

A published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

Quick answer: A published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

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Quick answer

A published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

Why it matters

Höhenbeschränkung matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 Höhenbeschränkung?

In this glossary, Höhenbeschränkung refers to: A published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

How is Höhenbeschränkung used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Befolgen Sie die Höhenbeschränkung am Wegpunkt KADAR, kreuzen Sie bei oder über Flugfläche zwei-drei-null."

Why does Höhenbeschränkung matter in aviation?

Höhenbeschränkung matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 Höhenbeschränkung?

Höhenbeschränkung is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Höhenbeschränkung belong to?

In this glossary, Höhenbeschränkung is grouped under Navigation. 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

A published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

Operational example

Comply with altitude constraint at waypoint KADAR, cross at or above flight level two-three-zero.

Localized term

Höhenbeschränkung

Localized example

Befolgen Sie die Höhenbeschränkung am Wegpunkt KADAR, kreuzen Sie bei oder über Flugfläche zwei-drei-null.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

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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