Advanced ATC

Station au sol GBAS

A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

Quick answer: A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

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Quick answer

A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

Why it matters

Station au sol GBAS matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced 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 Station au sol GBAS?

In this glossary, Station au sol GBAS refers to: A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

How is Station au sol GBAS used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "La station au sol GBAS est opérationnelle, permettant les approches GLS pour les atterrissages de précision de catégorie I."

Why does Station au sol GBAS matter in aviation?

Station au sol GBAS matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced 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 Station au sol GBAS?

Station au sol GBAS is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Station au sol GBAS belong to?

In this glossary, Station au sol GBAS is grouped under Advanced 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

A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

Operational example

The GBAS Ground Station is operational, enabling GLS approaches for Category I precision landings.

Localized term

Station au sol GBAS

Localized example

La station au sol GBAS est opérationnelle, permettant les approches GLS pour les atterrissages de précision de catégorie I.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Advanced 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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