Long Haul

Terrain de dégagement à l’atterrissage

An aerodrome specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when a landing at the intended destination becomes inadvisable.

Quick answer: An aerodrome specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when a landing at the intended destination becomes inadvisable.

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Quick answer

An aerodrome specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when a landing at the intended destination becomes inadvisable.

Why it matters

Terrain de dégagement à l’atterrissage matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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 Terrain de dégagement à l’atterrissage?

In this glossary, Terrain de dégagement à l’atterrissage refers to: An aerodrome specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when a landing at the intended destination becomes inadvisable.

How is Terrain de dégagement à l’atterrissage used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC, nous ne pouvons pas atterrir à destination en raison de la météo, nous procédons vers le terrain de dégagement."

Why does Terrain de dégagement à l’atterrissage matter in aviation?

Terrain de dégagement à l’atterrissage matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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 Terrain de dégagement à l’atterrissage?

Terrain de dégagement à l’atterrissage is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Terrain de dégagement à l’atterrissage belong to?

In this glossary, Terrain de dégagement à l’atterrissage is grouped under Long Haul. 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 aerodrome specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when a landing at the intended destination becomes inadvisable.

Operational example

ATC, we are unable to land at destination due to weather, proceeding to landing alternate.

Localized term

Terrain de dégagement à l’atterrissage

Localized example

ATC, nous ne pouvons pas atterrir à destination en raison de la météo, nous procédons vers le terrain de dégagement.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

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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