Advanced ATC

Estación terrestre GBAS

A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

Quick answer: A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

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Quick answer

A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

Why it matters

Estación terrestre GBAS matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced 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 Estación terrestre GBAS?

In this glossary, Estación terrestre GBAS refers to: A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

How is Estación terrestre GBAS used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "La estación terrestre GBAS está operativa, permitiendo aproximaciones GLS para aterrizajes de precisión de Categoría I."

Why does Estación terrestre GBAS matter in aviation?

Estación terrestre GBAS matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced 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 Estación terrestre GBAS?

Estación terrestre GBAS is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Estación terrestre GBAS belong to?

In this glossary, Estación terrestre GBAS is grouped under Advanced 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

A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

Operational example

The GBAS Ground Station is operational, enabling GLS approaches for Category I precision landings.

Localized term

Estación terrestre GBAS

Localized example

La estación terrestre GBAS está operativa, permitiendo aproximaciones GLS para aterrizajes de precisión de Categoría I.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Advanced 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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