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Turbulencia

Irregular motion of the air resulting from eddies and vertical currents, often causing bumpiness or abrupt altitude changes for aircraft. Pilots report turbulence to ATC for safety.

Quick answer: Irregular motion of the air resulting from eddies and vertical currents, often causing bumpiness or abrupt altitude changes for aircraft. Pilots report turbulence to ATC for safety.

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Quick answer

Irregular motion of the air resulting from eddies and vertical currents, often causing bumpiness or abrupt altitude changes for aircraft. Pilots report turbulence to ATC for safety.

Why it matters

Turbulencia 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 Turbulencia?

In this glossary, Turbulencia refers to: Irregular motion of the air resulting from eddies and vertical currents, often causing bumpiness or abrupt altitude changes for aircraft. Pilots report turbulence to ATC for safety.

How is Turbulencia used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Reporte turbulencia moderada de nivel de vuelo tres seis cero a tres ocho cero. Solicite descenso para evitar fuerte turbulencia adelante."

Why does Turbulencia matter in aviation?

Turbulencia 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 Turbulencia?

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

What category does Turbulencia belong to?

In this glossary, Turbulencia 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

Irregular motion of the air resulting from eddies and vertical currents, often causing bumpiness or abrupt altitude changes for aircraft. Pilots report turbulence to ATC for safety.

Operational example

Report moderate turbulence from flight level three six zero to three eight zero. Request descent to avoid severe turbulence ahead.

Localized term

Turbulencia

Localized example

Reporte turbulencia moderada de nivel de vuelo tres seis cero a tres ocho cero. Solicite descenso para evitar fuerte turbulencia adelante.

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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