Flight Planning

altitud de decisión

Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

Quick answer: Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

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Quick answer

Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

Why it matters

altitud de decisión matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning 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 altitud de decisión?

In this glossary, altitud de decisión refers to: Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

How is altitud de decisión used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Piloto: pasando altitud de decisión de 300 pies, no hay pista a la vista, inicia aproximación frustrada."

Why does altitud de decisión matter in aviation?

altitud de decisión matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning 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 altitud de decisión?

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

What category does altitud de decisión belong to?

In this glossary, altitud de decisión is grouped under Flight Planning. 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

Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

Operational example

Pilot: Passing decision altitude of three hundred feet, no runway in sight, initiating missed approach.

Localized term

altitud de decisión

Localized example

Piloto: pasando altitud de decisión de 300 pies, no hay pista a la vista, inicia aproximación frustrada.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Planning

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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