Basic ATC

Halten

To maintain a specific position or altitude, often in a holding pattern.

Quick answer: To maintain a specific position or altitude, often in a holding pattern.

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Quick answer

To maintain a specific position or altitude, often in a holding pattern.

Why it matters

Halten matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Halten?

In this glossary, Halten refers to: To maintain a specific position or altitude, often in a holding pattern.

How is Halten used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC weist an: 'Am Wegpunkt ALPHA halten, 5000 Fuß halten.'"

Why does Halten matter in aviation?

Halten matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Halten?

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

What category does Halten belong to?

In this glossary, Halten is grouped under Basic ATC. 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

To maintain a specific position or altitude, often in a holding pattern.

Operational example

ATC instructs: 'Hold at waypoint ALPHA, maintain 5000 feet.'

Localized term

Halten

Localized example

ATC weist an: 'Am Wegpunkt ALPHA halten, 5000 Fuß halten.'

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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