What is Warteschleife?
In this glossary, Warteschleife refers to: A racetrack-shaped flight path flown to delay an aircraft's approach.
How is Warteschleife used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC rät: 'In die Warteschleife am Wegpunkt BRAVO einfliegen, 7000 Fuß halten.'"
Why does Warteschleife matter in aviation?
Warteschleife 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 Warteschleife?
Warteschleife is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Warteschleife belong to?
In this glossary, Warteschleife 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.