Flight Planning

altitude de décision

Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

Quick answer: Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

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Quick answer

Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

Why it matters

altitude de décision matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning 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 altitude de décision?

In this glossary, altitude de décision refers to: Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

How is altitude de décision used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilote : en franchissant l’altitude de décision de 300 ft sans visual de piste, démarrage d’une remise des gaz."

Why does altitude de décision matter in aviation?

altitude de décision matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning 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 altitude de décision?

altitude de décision is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does altitude de décision belong to?

In this glossary, altitude de décision is grouped under Flight Planning. 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

Specified altitude in precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if runway not in sight.

Operational example

Pilot: Passing decision altitude of three hundred feet, no runway in sight, initiating missed approach.

Localized term

altitude de décision

Localized example

Pilote : en franchissant l’altitude de décision de 300 ft sans visual de piste, démarrage d’une remise des gaz.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Planning

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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