Flight Planning

altitude pression

Altitude indicated when the altimeter is set to the standard pressure setting of 1013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg).

Quick answer: Altitude indicated when the altimeter is set to the standard pressure setting of 1013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg).

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Quick answer

Altitude indicated when the altimeter is set to the standard pressure setting of 1013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg).

Why it matters

altitude pression matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning 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 altitude pression?

In this glossary, altitude pression refers to: Altitude indicated when the altimeter is set to the standard pressure setting of 1013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg).

How is altitude pression used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilote : Nous montons à une altitude pression de dix‑huit mille pieds pour le palier de croisière optimal."

Why does altitude pression matter in aviation?

altitude pression matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning 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 altitude pression?

altitude pression is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does altitude pression belong to?

In this glossary, altitude pression is grouped under Flight Planning. 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

Altitude indicated when the altimeter is set to the standard pressure setting of 1013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg).

Operational example

Pilot: We're climbing to pressure altitude eighteen thousand feet for optimal cruise flight level.

Localized term

altitude pression

Localized example

Pilote : Nous montons à une altitude pression de dix‑huit mille pieds pour le palier de croisière optimal.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Planning

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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