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Obere ATS-Luftstraße

A designated corridor in controlled airspace, typically above a specified flight level (e.g., FL245), for use by aircraft under Air Traffic Services, forming part of the upper air route network.

Quick answer: A designated corridor in controlled airspace, typically above a specified flight level (e.g., FL245), for use by aircraft under Air Traffic Services, forming part of the upper air route network.

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A designated corridor in controlled airspace, typically above a specified flight level (e.g., FL245), for use by aircraft under Air Traffic Services, forming part of the upper air route network.

Why it matters

Obere ATS-Luftstraße matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 Obere ATS-Luftstraße?

In this glossary, Obere ATS-Luftstraße refers to: A designated corridor in controlled airspace, typically above a specified flight level (e.g., FL245), for use by aircraft under Air Traffic Services, forming part of the upper air route network.

How is Obere ATS-Luftstraße used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Nach Überflug von TUNEL steigen Sie und nehmen Sie die obere ATS-Luftstraße UN858 auf Flugfläche drei eins null."

Why does Obere ATS-Luftstraße matter in aviation?

Obere ATS-Luftstraße matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 Obere ATS-Luftstraße?

Obere ATS-Luftstraße is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Obere ATS-Luftstraße belong to?

In this glossary, Obere ATS-Luftstraße is grouped under Navigation. 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 designated corridor in controlled airspace, typically above a specified flight level (e.g., FL245), for use by aircraft under Air Traffic Services, forming part of the upper air route network.

Operational example

After passing TUNEL, climb and join the UN858 Upper ATS Airway at flight level three one zero.

Localized term

Obere ATS-Luftstraße

Localized example

Nach Überflug von TUNEL steigen Sie und nehmen Sie die obere ATS-Luftstraße UN858 auf Flugfläche drei eins null.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

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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