Ground Ops

Temps au Sol

The total duration an aircraft spends on the ground between landing and takeoff, including taxiing, servicing, and boarding operations.

Quick answer: The total duration an aircraft spends on the ground between landing and takeoff, including taxiing, servicing, and boarding operations.

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Quick answer

The total duration an aircraft spends on the ground between landing and takeoff, including taxiing, servicing, and boarding operations.

Why it matters

Temps au Sol matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Temps au Sol?

In this glossary, Temps au Sol refers to: The total duration an aircraft spends on the ground between landing and takeoff, including taxiing, servicing, and boarding operations.

How is Temps au Sol used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "La compagnie aérienne optimise les processus de rotation pour réduire le temps au sol dans les grands hubs."

Why does Temps au Sol matter in aviation?

Temps au Sol matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Temps au Sol?

Temps au Sol is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Temps au Sol belong to?

In this glossary, Temps au Sol is grouped under Ground Ops. 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 total duration an aircraft spends on the ground between landing and takeoff, including taxiing, servicing, and boarding operations.

Operational example

The airline is optimizing turnaround processes to reduce ground time at major hubs.

Localized term

Temps au Sol

Localized example

La compagnie aérienne optimise les processus de rotation pour réduire le temps au sol dans les grands hubs.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Ground Ops

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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