Long Haul

Aeroporto alternato per atterraggio

An aerodrome specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when a landing at the intended destination becomes inadvisable.

Quick answer: An aerodrome specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when a landing at the intended destination becomes inadvisable.

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Quick answer

An aerodrome specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when a landing at the intended destination becomes inadvisable.

Why it matters

Aeroporto alternato per atterraggio 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 Aeroporto alternato per atterraggio?

In this glossary, Aeroporto alternato per atterraggio refers to: An aerodrome specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when a landing at the intended destination becomes inadvisable.

How is Aeroporto alternato per atterraggio used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC, non possiamo atterrare alla destinazione a causa del meteo, procediamo verso l'alternato."

Why does Aeroporto alternato per atterraggio matter in aviation?

Aeroporto alternato per atterraggio 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 Aeroporto alternato per atterraggio?

Aeroporto alternato per atterraggio is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Aeroporto alternato per atterraggio belong to?

In this glossary, Aeroporto alternato per atterraggio 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

An aerodrome specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when a landing at the intended destination becomes inadvisable.

Operational example

ATC, we are unable to land at destination due to weather, proceeding to landing alternate.

Localized term

Aeroporto alternato per atterraggio

Localized example

ATC, non possiamo atterrare alla destinazione a causa del meteo, procediamo verso l'alternato.

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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