Basic ATC

クロスウィンド

The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

Quick answer: The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

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Quick answer

The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

Why it matters

クロスウィンド matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 クロスウィンド?

In this glossary, クロスウィンド refers to: The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

How is クロスウィンド used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "パイロットは報告します:'滑走路27のクロスウィンドに旋回中、高度1500フィートに上昇中。'"

Why does クロスウィンド matter in aviation?

クロスウィンド matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 クロスウィンド?

クロスウィンド is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does クロスウィンド belong to?

In this glossary, クロスウィンド is grouped under Basic ATC. 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

The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

Operational example

Pilot reports: 'Turning crosswind, runway 27, climbing to 1500 feet.'

Localized term

クロスウィンド

Localized example

パイロットは報告します:'滑走路27のクロスウィンドに旋回中、高度1500フィートに上昇中。'

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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