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Altitud de transición

The altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes, and above which by flight levels. Transition altitude is defined for each airport or airspace region.

Quick answer: The altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes, and above which by flight levels. Transition altitude is defined for each airport or airspace region.

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Quick answer

The altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes, and above which by flight levels. Transition altitude is defined for each airport or airspace region.

Why it matters

Altitud de transición 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 Altitud de transición?

In this glossary, Altitud de transición refers to: The altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes, and above which by flight levels. Transition altitude is defined for each airport or airspace region.

How is Altitud de transición used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Ascienda a la altitud de transición de cinco mil pies, ajuste la presión estándar al pasar la altitud de transición."

Why does Altitud de transición matter in aviation?

Altitud de transición 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 Altitud de transición?

Altitud de transición is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Altitud de transición belong to?

In this glossary, Altitud de transición 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 altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes, and above which by flight levels. Transition altitude is defined for each airport or airspace region.

Operational example

Climb to transition altitude of five thousand feet, set standard pressure when passing transition altitude.

Localized term

Altitud de transición

Localized example

Ascienda a la altitud de transición de cinco mil pies, ajuste la presión estándar al pasar la altitud de transición.

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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