Meteorology

SNOWTAM

Special NOTAM issued when snow, ice or slush significantly affects aerodrome movement areas.

Quick answer: Special NOTAM issued when snow, ice or slush significantly affects aerodrome movement areas.

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Quick answer

Special NOTAM issued when snow, ice or slush significantly affects aerodrome movement areas.

Why it matters

SNOWTAM 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 SNOWTAM?

In this glossary, SNOWTAM refers to: Special NOTAM issued when snow, ice or slush significantly affects aerodrome movement areas.

How is SNOWTAM used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ยืนยันได้รับ SNOWTAM ระบุหิมะอัดและประสิทธิภาพเบรกระดับกลางถึงแย่"

Why does SNOWTAM matter in aviation?

SNOWTAM 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 SNOWTAM?

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

What category does SNOWTAM belong to?

In this glossary, SNOWTAM 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

Special NOTAM issued when snow, ice or slush significantly affects aerodrome movement areas.

Operational example

Pilot: Confirm receipt of Snow Notice to Airmen indicating compacted snow and braking action medium to poor.

Localized term

SNOWTAM

Localized example

ยืนยันได้รับ SNOWTAM ระบุหิมะอัดและประสิทธิภาพเบรกระดับกลางถึงแย่

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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