Flight Planning

Entscheidungshöhe

Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

Quick answer: Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

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Quick answer

Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

Why it matters

Entscheidungshöhe matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning 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 Entscheidungshöhe?

In this glossary, Entscheidungshöhe refers to: Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

How is Entscheidungshöhe used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot: Entscheidungshöhe 300 Fuß überschritten, keine Piste in Sicht, missed approach wird eingeleitet."

Why does Entscheidungshöhe matter in aviation?

Entscheidungshöhe matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning 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 Entscheidungshöhe?

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

What category does Entscheidungshöhe belong to?

In this glossary, Entscheidungshöhe is grouped under Flight Planning. 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

Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

Operational example

Pilot: Passing decision altitude of three hundred feet, no runway in sight, initiating missed approach.

Localized term

Entscheidungshöhe

Localized example

Pilot: Entscheidungshöhe 300 Fuß überschritten, keine Piste in Sicht, missed approach wird eingeleitet.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Planning

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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