Phonetic Alphabet

Mille

The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony word for '1000', used in expressing altitudes, heights, and visibility in multiples of one thousand.

Quick answer: The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony word for '1000', used in expressing altitudes, heights, and visibility in multiples of one thousand.

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Quick answer

The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony word for '1000', used in expressing altitudes, heights, and visibility in multiples of one thousand.

Why it matters

Mille matters because it supports clear communication in Phonetic Alphabet 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 Mille?

In this glossary, Mille refers to: The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony word for '1000', used in expressing altitudes, heights, and visibility in multiples of one thousand.

How is Mille used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Descendez et maintenez deux mille pieds, autorisé approche ILS piste un six."

Why does Mille matter in aviation?

Mille matters because it supports clear communication in Phonetic Alphabet 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 Mille?

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

What category does Mille belong to?

In this glossary, Mille is grouped under Phonetic Alphabet. 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

The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony word for '1000', used in expressing altitudes, heights, and visibility in multiples of one thousand.

Operational example

Descend and maintain two thousand feet, cleared ILS approach runway one six.

Localized term

Mille

Localized example

Descendez et maintenez deux mille pieds, autorisé approche ILS piste un six.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

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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