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QFE（滑走路スレッショルド高に設定）

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（滑走路スレッショルド高に設定） 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（滑走路スレッショルド高に設定）?

In this glossary, QFE（滑走路スレッショルド高に設定） 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（滑走路スレッショルド高に設定） used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "高度計をQFEに設定、滑走路09のスレッショルド高は12メートル。"

Why does QFE（滑走路スレッショルド高に設定） matter in aviation?

QFE（滑走路スレッショルド高に設定） 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（滑走路スレッショルド高に設定）?

QFE（滑走路スレッショルド高に設定） is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does QFE（滑走路スレッショルド高に設定） belong to?

In this glossary, QFE（滑走路スレッショルド高に設定） 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（滑走路スレッショルド高に設定）

Localized example

高度計をQFEに設定、滑走路09のスレッショルド高は12メートル。

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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