Meteorology

Réglage altimétrique à la pression au niveau de la mer

The altimeter setting that corresponds to the atmospheric pressure at mean sea level. Referred to as QNH in ICAO phraseology.

Quick answer: The altimeter setting that corresponds to the atmospheric pressure at mean sea level. Referred to as QNH in ICAO phraseology.

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The altimeter setting that corresponds to the atmospheric pressure at mean sea level. Referred to as QNH in ICAO phraseology.

Why it matters

Réglage altimétrique à la pression au niveau de la mer 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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Questions and answers

What is Réglage altimétrique à la pression au niveau de la mer?

In this glossary, Réglage altimétrique à la pression au niveau de la mer refers to: The altimeter setting that corresponds to the atmospheric pressure at mean sea level. Referred to as QNH in ICAO phraseology.

How is Réglage altimétrique à la pression au niveau de la mer used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tour, confirmez QNH 1013 réglé pour pression au niveau de la mer."

Why does Réglage altimétrique à la pression au niveau de la mer matter in aviation?

Réglage altimétrique à la pression au niveau de la mer 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.

Who uses Réglage altimétrique à la pression au niveau de la mer?

Réglage altimétrique à la pression au niveau de la mer is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Réglage altimétrique à la pression au niveau de la mer belong to?

In this glossary, Réglage altimétrique à la pression au niveau de la mer is grouped under Meteorology. 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 altimeter setting that corresponds to the atmospheric pressure at mean sea level. Referred to as QNH in ICAO phraseology.

Operational example

Tower, confirm QNH one zero one three set for altimeter setting to sea level pressure.

Localized term

Réglage altimétrique à la pression au niveau de la mer

Localized example

Tour, confirmez QNH 1013 réglé pour pression au niveau de la mer.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

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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