Meteorology

Mikroburst

A small, intense downdraft producing damaging winds near the ground, hazardous to aircraft during takeoff or landing.

Quick answer: A small, intense downdraft producing damaging winds near the ground, hazardous to aircraft during takeoff or landing.

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Quick answer

A small, intense downdraft producing damaging winds near the ground, hazardous to aircraft during takeoff or landing.

Why it matters

Mikroburst matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology 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 Mikroburst?

In this glossary, Mikroburst refers to: A small, intense downdraft producing damaging winds near the ground, hazardous to aircraft during takeoff or landing.

How is Mikroburst used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Windscherung-Alarm, Mikroburst gemeldet vom vorausgehenden Flugzeug im Short Final RWY 27, Vorsicht."

Why does Mikroburst matter in aviation?

Mikroburst matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology 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 Mikroburst?

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

What category does Mikroburst belong to?

In this glossary, Mikroburst is grouped under Meteorology. 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 small, intense downdraft producing damaging winds near the ground, hazardous to aircraft during takeoff or landing.

Operational example

Tower: Wind shear alert, microburst reported by preceding aircraft on short final runway 27, use caution.

Localized term

Mikroburst

Localized example

Windscherung-Alarm, Mikroburst gemeldet vom vorausgehenden Flugzeug im Short Final RWY 27, Vorsicht.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

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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