What is Quitte?
In this glossary, Quitte refers to: Used by pilots to report they are vacating a specific altitude, either climbing or descending from it.
How is Quitte used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Quitte niveau de vol trois six zéro, descente vers deux neuf zéro, Lufthansa 621."
Why does Quitte matter in aviation?
Quitte matters because it supports clear communication in Basic 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 Quitte?
Quitte is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Quitte belong to?
In this glossary, Quitte is grouped under Basic 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.