Meteorology

visibilité de piste

Distance over which runway markings or lights are visible from centreline on approach.

Quick answer: Distance over which runway markings or lights are visible from centreline on approach.

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Quick answer

Distance over which runway markings or lights are visible from centreline on approach.

Why it matters

visibilité de piste matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology 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 visibilité de piste?

In this glossary, visibilité de piste refers to: Distance over which runway markings or lights are visible from centreline on approach.

How is visibilité de piste used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Quelles sont les valeurs actuelles de visibilité de piste au toucher, milieu et sortie, s’il vous plaît?"

Why does visibilité de piste matter in aviation?

visibilité de piste matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology 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 visibilité de piste?

visibilité de piste is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does visibilité de piste belong to?

In this glossary, visibilité de piste is grouped under Meteorology. 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

Distance over which runway markings or lights are visible from centreline on approach.

Operational example

Pilot: What is current runway visual range touchdown, midfield and rollout values, please?

Localized term

visibilité de piste

Localized example

Quelles sont les valeurs actuelles de visibilité de piste au toucher, milieu et sortie, s’il vous plaît?

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

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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