What is Côté piste?
In this glossary, Côté piste refers to: The part of an airport accessible to aircraft, including runways, taxiways, and ramps, but restricted to authorized personnel.
How is Côté piste used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Vous n’êtes pas autorisé à franchir cette porte sans accès au côté piste."
Why does Côté piste matter in aviation?
Côté piste matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Côté piste?
Côté piste is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Côté piste belong to?
In this glossary, Côté piste is grouped under Ground Ops. 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.