Long Haul

Altura da tropopausa

The altitude at which the troposphere ends and the stratosphere begins, critical for flight planning due to temperature and wind variations.

Quick answer: The altitude at which the troposphere ends and the stratosphere begins, critical for flight planning due to temperature and wind variations.

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Quick answer

The altitude at which the troposphere ends and the stratosphere begins, critical for flight planning due to temperature and wind variations.

Why it matters

Altura da tropopausa 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

What is Altura da tropopausa?

In this glossary, Altura da tropopausa refers to: The altitude at which the troposphere ends and the stratosphere begins, critical for flight planning due to temperature and wind variations.

How is Altura da tropopausa used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Informe se o nível de voo atual está acima ou abaixo da altura da tropopausa."

Why does Altura da tropopausa matter in aviation?

Altura da tropopausa 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 Altura da tropopausa?

Altura da tropopausa is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Altura da tropopausa belong to?

In this glossary, Altura da tropopausa 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

The altitude at which the troposphere ends and the stratosphere begins, critical for flight planning due to temperature and wind variations.

Operational example

Advise if current flight level is above or below the tropopause height.

Localized term

Altura da tropopausa

Localized example

Informe se o nível de voo atual está acima ou abaixo da altura da tropopausa.

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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