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เวลา Zulu

The standard time reference used in aviation and military operations, equivalent to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), denoted by the letter Z (Zulu) after the time.

Quick answer: The standard time reference used in aviation and military operations, equivalent to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), denoted by the letter Z (Zulu) after the time.

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Quick answer

The standard time reference used in aviation and military operations, equivalent to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), denoted by the letter Z (Zulu) after the time.

Why it matters

เวลา Zulu matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 เวลา Zulu?

In this glossary, เวลา Zulu refers to: The standard time reference used in aviation and military operations, equivalent to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), denoted by the letter Z (Zulu) after the time.

How is เวลา Zulu used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "รายงานตำแหน่งเมื่อข้ามเวย์พอยท์ NELSO เวลา 1420 Zulu"

Why does เวลา Zulu matter in aviation?

เวลา Zulu matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 เวลา Zulu?

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

What category does เวลา Zulu belong to?

In this glossary, เวลา Zulu is grouped under Navigation. 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 standard time reference used in aviation and military operations, equivalent to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), denoted by the letter Z (Zulu) after the time.

Operational example

Report position crossing waypoint NELSO at one-four-two-zero Zulu time.

Localized term

เวลา Zulu

Localized example

รายงานตำแหน่งเมื่อข้ามเวย์พอยท์ NELSO เวลา 1420 Zulu

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

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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