Long Haul

Hauteur de la tropopause

The altitude at which the troposphere ends and the stratosphere begins, critical for flight planning due to temperature and wind variations.

Quick answer: The altitude at which the troposphere ends and the stratosphere begins, critical for flight planning due to temperature and wind variations.

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Quick answer

The altitude at which the troposphere ends and the stratosphere begins, critical for flight planning due to temperature and wind variations.

Why it matters

Hauteur de la tropopause matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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 Hauteur de la tropopause?

In this glossary, Hauteur de la tropopause refers to: The altitude at which the troposphere ends and the stratosphere begins, critical for flight planning due to temperature and wind variations.

How is Hauteur de la tropopause used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Indiquez si votre niveau de vol actuel est au-dessus ou en dessous de la hauteur de la tropopause."

Why does Hauteur de la tropopause matter in aviation?

Hauteur de la tropopause matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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 Hauteur de la tropopause?

Hauteur de la tropopause is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Hauteur de la tropopause belong to?

In this glossary, Hauteur de la tropopause is grouped under Long Haul. 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 altitude at which the troposphere ends and the stratosphere begins, critical for flight planning due to temperature and wind variations.

Operational example

Advise if current flight level is above or below the tropopause height.

Localized term

Hauteur de la tropopause

Localized example

Indiquez si votre niveau de vol actuel est au-dessus ou en dessous de la hauteur de la tropopause.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

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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