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Restricción de altitud

A published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

Quick answer: A published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

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Quick answer

A published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

Why it matters

Restricción de altitud 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

Questions and answers

What is Restricción de altitud?

In this glossary, Restricción de altitud refers to: A published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

How is Restricción de altitud used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Cumpla con la restricción de altitud en el punto KADAR, cruce en o por encima del nivel de vuelo dos-tres-cero."

Why does Restricción de altitud matter in aviation?

Restricción de altitud 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 Restricción de altitud?

Restricción de altitud is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Restricción de altitud belong to?

In this glossary, Restricción de altitud 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 published or assigned restriction that requires an aircraft to cross a specific point at, above, or below a certain altitude, common in RNAV and STAR procedures.

Operational example

Comply with altitude constraint at waypoint KADAR, cross at or above flight level two-three-zero.

Localized term

Restricción de altitud

Localized example

Cumpla con la restricción de altitud en el punto KADAR, cruce en o por encima del nivel de vuelo dos-tres-cero.

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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