Meteorology

visibilité

Greatest distance at which prominent objects are visible and identifiable by day.

Quick answer: Greatest distance at which prominent objects are visible and identifiable by day.

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Quick answer

Greatest distance at which prominent objects are visible and identifiable by day.

Why it matters

visibilité 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?

In this glossary, visibilité refers to: Greatest distance at which prominent objects are visible and identifiable by day.

How is visibilité used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "La visibilité est réduite à 1,2 miles, confirmez si vous avez l’environnement de piste en vue."

Why does visibilité matter in aviation?

visibilité 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?

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

What category does visibilité belong to?

In this glossary, visibilité 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

Greatest distance at which prominent objects are visible and identifiable by day.

Operational example

Tower: Visibility is down to one point two miles, confirm if you have the runway environment in sight.

Localized term

visibilité

Localized example

La visibilité est réduite à 1,2 miles, confirmez si vous avez l’environnement de piste en vue.

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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