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QFE (Réglage altimètre à l’altitude seuil de piste)

An altimeter reference setting in which the altimeter indicates the height above the runway threshold elevation; used for precision approaches (QFE setting).

Quick answer: An altimeter reference setting in which the altimeter indicates the height above the runway threshold elevation; used for precision approaches (QFE setting).

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Quick answer

An altimeter reference setting in which the altimeter indicates the height above the runway threshold elevation; used for precision approaches (QFE setting).

Why it matters

QFE (Réglage altimètre à l’altitude seuil de piste) 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 QFE (Réglage altimètre à l’altitude seuil de piste)?

In this glossary, QFE (Réglage altimètre à l’altitude seuil de piste) refers to: An altimeter reference setting in which the altimeter indicates the height above the runway threshold elevation; used for precision approaches (QFE setting).

How is QFE (Réglage altimètre à l’altitude seuil de piste) used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Réglez l’altimètre sur QFE, seuil piste 09, altitude douze mètres."

Why does QFE (Réglage altimètre à l’altitude seuil de piste) matter in aviation?

QFE (Réglage altimètre à l’altitude seuil de piste) 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 QFE (Réglage altimètre à l’altitude seuil de piste)?

QFE (Réglage altimètre à l’altitude seuil de piste) is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does QFE (Réglage altimètre à l’altitude seuil de piste) belong to?

In this glossary, QFE (Réglage altimètre à l’altitude seuil de piste) 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

An altimeter reference setting in which the altimeter indicates the height above the runway threshold elevation; used for precision approaches (QFE setting).

Operational example

Set altimeter to QFE, runway 09 threshold elevation one two meters.

Localized term

QFE (Réglage altimètre à l’altitude seuil de piste)

Localized example

Réglez l’altimètre sur QFE, seuil piste 09, altitude douze mètres.

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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