Meteorology

pista contaminata

Runway with >25% surface covered by standing water ≥3 mm, slush, snow, ice.

Quick answer: Runway with >25% surface covered by standing water ≥3 mm, slush, snow, ice.

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Quick answer

Runway with >25% surface covered by standing water ≥3 mm, slush, snow, ice.

Why it matters

pista contaminata 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 pista contaminata?

In this glossary, pista contaminata refers to: Runway with >25% surface covered by standing water ≥3 mm, slush, snow, ice.

How is pista contaminata used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Attenzione: pista contaminata da acqua stagnante su oltre un quarto della lunghezza, cautela."

Why does pista contaminata matter in aviation?

pista contaminata 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 pista contaminata?

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

What category does pista contaminata belong to?

In this glossary, pista contaminata 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

Runway with >25% surface covered by standing water ≥3 mm, slush, snow, ice.

Operational example

Tower: Be aware runway is contaminated with standing water over one quarter length, use caution.

Localized term

pista contaminata

Localized example

Attenzione: pista contaminata da acqua stagnante su oltre un quarto della lunghezza, cautela.

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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