Flight Phase

Blockzeit

The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

Quick answer: The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

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Quick answer

The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

Why it matters

Blockzeit 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 Blockzeit?

In this glossary, Blockzeit refers to: The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

How is Blockzeit used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Die Blockzeit für den heutigen Flug von Istanbul nach München betrug zwei Stunden und zwanzig Minuten."

Why does Blockzeit matter in aviation?

Blockzeit 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 Blockzeit?

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

What category does Blockzeit belong to?

In this glossary, Blockzeit 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

The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

Operational example

The block time for today’s flight from Istanbul to Munich was recorded as two hours and twenty minutes.

Localized term

Blockzeit

Localized example

Die Blockzeit für den heutigen Flug von Istanbul nach München betrug zwei Stunden und zwanzig Minuten.

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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