Ground Ops

Kreuz-Diagonale

A painted or marked line intersecting taxiways or apron areas at an angle, indicating where to cross or not cross as instructed by ATC or ground marshallers.

Quick answer: A painted or marked line intersecting taxiways or apron areas at an angle, indicating where to cross or not cross as instructed by ATC or ground marshallers.

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Quick answer

A painted or marked line intersecting taxiways or apron areas at an angle, indicating where to cross or not cross as instructed by ATC or ground marshallers.

Why it matters

Kreuz-Diagonale matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Kreuz-Diagonale?

In this glossary, Kreuz-Diagonale refers to: A painted or marked line intersecting taxiways or apron areas at an angle, indicating where to cross or not cross as instructed by ATC or ground marshallers.

How is Kreuz-Diagonale used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Rollen Sie zum Stand 17 über die Kreuz-Diagonale, vor dem Stoppschild halten und weitere Anweisungen abwarten."

Why does Kreuz-Diagonale matter in aviation?

Kreuz-Diagonale matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Kreuz-Diagonale?

Kreuz-Diagonale is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Kreuz-Diagonale belong to?

In this glossary, Kreuz-Diagonale is grouped under Ground Ops. 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 painted or marked line intersecting taxiways or apron areas at an angle, indicating where to cross or not cross as instructed by ATC or ground marshallers.

Operational example

Taxi to stand 17 via cross diagonal, hold short of the stop sign and await further instructions.

Localized term

Kreuz-Diagonale

Localized example

Rollen Sie zum Stand 17 über die Kreuz-Diagonale, vor dem Stoppschild halten und weitere Anweisungen abwarten.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Ground Ops

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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