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Vitesse d’approche finale

The target airspeed maintained by an aircraft during the last segment of the approach for landing, determined by aircraft type, weight, and configuration.

Quick answer: The target airspeed maintained by an aircraft during the last segment of the approach for landing, determined by aircraft type, weight, and configuration.

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Quick answer

The target airspeed maintained by an aircraft during the last segment of the approach for landing, determined by aircraft type, weight, and configuration.

Why it matters

Vitesse d’approche finale 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 Vitesse d’approche finale?

In this glossary, Vitesse d’approche finale refers to: The target airspeed maintained by an aircraft during the last segment of the approach for landing, determined by aircraft type, weight, and configuration.

How is Vitesse d’approche finale used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Maintenez la vitesse d’approche finale de 135 nœuds jusqu’au seuil, puis continuez selon l’autorisation d’atterrissage."

Why does Vitesse d’approche finale matter in aviation?

Vitesse d’approche finale 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 Vitesse d’approche finale?

Vitesse d’approche finale is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Vitesse d’approche finale belong to?

In this glossary, Vitesse d’approche finale 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

The target airspeed maintained by an aircraft during the last segment of the approach for landing, determined by aircraft type, weight, and configuration.

Operational example

Maintain final-approach speed 135 knots until threshold, then continue as cleared for landing.

Localized term

Vitesse d’approche finale

Localized example

Maintenez la vitesse d’approche finale de 135 nœuds jusqu’au seuil, puis continuez selon l’autorisation d’atterrissage.

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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