Meteorology
Sudden increase in wind speed of at least 15 knots, sustained for at least one minute.
Quick answer: Sudden increase in wind speed of at least 15 knots, sustained for at least one minute.
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Sudden increase in wind speed of at least 15 knots, sustained for at least one minute.
squall matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology 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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In this glossary, squall refers to: Sudden increase in wind speed of at least 15 knots, sustained for at least one minute.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Encontramos un squall en final pista 18 con viento de 10 a 25 nudos."
squall matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology 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.
squall is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, squall is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
Sudden increase in wind speed of at least 15 knots, sustained for at least one minute.
Pilot: We encountered a squall on final at runway 18 with wind increase from 10 to 25 knots.
squall
Encontramos un squall en final pista 18 con viento de 10 a 25 nudos.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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