Ground Ops

Stoppschild

A clearly marked sign on the apron or taxiway instructing aircraft or vehicles to come to a complete stop and await further clearance.

Quick answer: A clearly marked sign on the apron or taxiway instructing aircraft or vehicles to come to a complete stop and await further clearance.

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Quick answer

A clearly marked sign on the apron or taxiway instructing aircraft or vehicles to come to a complete stop and await further clearance.

Why it matters

Stoppschild 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 Stoppschild?

In this glossary, Stoppschild refers to: A clearly marked sign on the apron or taxiway instructing aircraft or vehicles to come to a complete stop and await further clearance.

How is Stoppschild used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Am Stoppschild auf Rollweg Alpha halten, bis die Freigabe durch die Bodenleitung erfolgt."

Why does Stoppschild matter in aviation?

Stoppschild 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 Stoppschild?

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

What category does Stoppschild belong to?

In this glossary, Stoppschild 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 clearly marked sign on the apron or taxiway instructing aircraft or vehicles to come to a complete stop and await further clearance.

Operational example

Hold short of the stop sign at taxiway Alpha until instructed to proceed by ground control.

Localized term

Stoppschild

Localized example

Am Stoppschild auf Rollweg Alpha halten, bis die Freigabe durch die Bodenleitung erfolgt.

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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