Flight Phase

Tiempo de bloque

The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

Quick answer: The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

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Quick answer

The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

Why it matters

Tiempo de bloque matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Tiempo de bloque?

In this glossary, Tiempo de bloque refers to: The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

How is Tiempo de bloque used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "El tiempo de bloque del vuelo de hoy de Estambul a Múnich fue de dos horas y veinte minutos."

Why does Tiempo de bloque matter in aviation?

Tiempo de bloque matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Tiempo de bloque?

Tiempo de bloque is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Tiempo de bloque belong to?

In this glossary, Tiempo de bloque is grouped under Flight Phase. 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

The total elapsed time from when the aircraft first moves under its own power for departure until it finally stops after arrival at the destination gate.

Operational example

The block time for today’s flight from Istanbul to Munich was recorded as two hours and twenty minutes.

Localized term

Tiempo de bloque

Localized example

El tiempo de bloque del vuelo de hoy de Estambul a Múnich fue de dos horas y veinte minutos.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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