Basic ATC

Traversez la piste

An instruction authorizing an aircraft to proceed across a specified runway, typically during taxi operations.

Quick answer: An instruction authorizing an aircraft to proceed across a specified runway, typically during taxi operations.

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Quick answer

An instruction authorizing an aircraft to proceed across a specified runway, typically during taxi operations.

Why it matters

Traversez la piste matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Traversez la piste?

In this glossary, Traversez la piste refers to: An instruction authorizing an aircraft to proceed across a specified runway, typically during taxi operations.

How is Traversez la piste used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Sol: Lufthansa 321, traversez la piste 18 à Alpha, continuez par Bravo."

Why does Traversez la piste matter in aviation?

Traversez la piste matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Traversez la piste?

Traversez la piste is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Traversez la piste belong to?

In this glossary, Traversez la piste is grouped under Basic ATC. 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 instruction authorizing an aircraft to proceed across a specified runway, typically during taxi operations.

Operational example

Ground: Lufthansa 321, cross runway 18 at Alpha, continue taxi via Bravo.

Localized term

Traversez la piste

Localized example

Sol: Lufthansa 321, traversez la piste 18 à Alpha, continuez par Bravo.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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