Basic ATC

Viento cruzado

The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

Quick answer: The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

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Quick answer

The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

Why it matters

Viento cruzado matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Viento cruzado?

In this glossary, Viento cruzado refers to: The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

How is Viento cruzado used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "El piloto informa: 'Girando viento cruzado, pista 27, subiendo a 1500 pies.'"

Why does Viento cruzado matter in aviation?

Viento cruzado matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Viento cruzado?

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

What category does Viento cruzado belong to?

In this glossary, Viento cruzado is grouped under Basic ATC. 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 flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

Operational example

Pilot reports: 'Turning crosswind, runway 27, climbing to 1500 feet.'

Localized term

Viento cruzado

Localized example

El piloto informa: 'Girando viento cruzado, pista 27, subiendo a 1500 pies.'

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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