Meteorology

Sichtweite

Greatest distance at which prominent objects are visible and identifiable by day.

Quick answer: Greatest distance at which prominent objects are visible and identifiable by day.

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Quick answer

Greatest distance at which prominent objects are visible and identifiable by day.

Why it matters

Sichtweite 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 Sichtweite?

In this glossary, Sichtweite refers to: Greatest distance at which prominent objects are visible and identifiable by day.

How is Sichtweite used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Die Sichtweite ist auf 1,2 Meilen gesunken, bestätigen Sie, ob Sie das Pistenumfeld sehen."

Why does Sichtweite matter in aviation?

Sichtweite 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 Sichtweite?

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

What category does Sichtweite belong to?

In this glossary, Sichtweite 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

Greatest distance at which prominent objects are visible and identifiable by day.

Operational example

Tower: Visibility is down to one point two miles, confirm if you have the runway environment in sight.

Localized term

Sichtweite

Localized example

Die Sichtweite ist auf 1,2 Meilen gesunken, bestätigen Sie, ob Sie das Pistenumfeld sehen.

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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