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QFE (Pengaturan altimeter ke elevasi threshold runway)

An altimeter reference setting in which the altimeter indicates the height above the runway threshold elevation; used for precision approaches (QFE setting).

Quick answer: An altimeter reference setting in which the altimeter indicates the height above the runway threshold elevation; used for precision approaches (QFE setting).

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Quick answer

An altimeter reference setting in which the altimeter indicates the height above the runway threshold elevation; used for precision approaches (QFE setting).

Why it matters

QFE (Pengaturan altimeter ke elevasi threshold runway) matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 QFE (Pengaturan altimeter ke elevasi threshold runway)?

In this glossary, QFE (Pengaturan altimeter ke elevasi threshold runway) refers to: An altimeter reference setting in which the altimeter indicates the height above the runway threshold elevation; used for precision approaches (QFE setting).

How is QFE (Pengaturan altimeter ke elevasi threshold runway) used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Atur altimeter ke QFE, elevasi threshold runway 09 dua belas meter."

Why does QFE (Pengaturan altimeter ke elevasi threshold runway) matter in aviation?

QFE (Pengaturan altimeter ke elevasi threshold runway) matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 QFE (Pengaturan altimeter ke elevasi threshold runway)?

QFE (Pengaturan altimeter ke elevasi threshold runway) is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does QFE (Pengaturan altimeter ke elevasi threshold runway) belong to?

In this glossary, QFE (Pengaturan altimeter ke elevasi threshold runway) is grouped under Flight Phase. 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

An altimeter reference setting in which the altimeter indicates the height above the runway threshold elevation; used for precision approaches (QFE setting).

Operational example

Set altimeter to QFE, runway 09 threshold elevation one two meters.

Localized term

QFE (Pengaturan altimeter ke elevasi threshold runway)

Localized example

Atur altimeter ke QFE, elevasi threshold runway 09 dua belas meter.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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