What is Givre?
In this glossary, Givre refers to: A rough, white, opaque ice that forms rapidly from supercooled water droplets freezing on aircraft surfaces, reducing aerodynamic performance.
How is Givre used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tour, l’avion signale une accumulation de givre sur les pales de l’hélice lors de la montée à travers les couches nuageuses."
Why does Givre matter in aviation?
Givre matters because it supports clear communication in Fueling Deicing 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 Givre?
Givre is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Givre belong to?
In this glossary, Givre is grouped under Fueling Deicing. 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.