Meteorology

Sudden increase in wind speed of at least 15 knots, sustained for at least one minute.

Quick answer: Sudden increase in wind speed of at least 15 knots, sustained for at least one minute.

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Quick answer

Sudden increase in wind speed of at least 15 knots, sustained for at least one minute.

Why it matters

飑 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 飑?

In this glossary, 飑 refers to: Sudden increase in wind speed of at least 15 knots, sustained for at least one minute.

How is 飑 used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "我们在跑道18短距进近时遇到飑,风速从10到25节。"

Why does 飑 matter in aviation?

飑 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 飑?

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

What category does 飑 belong to?

In this glossary, 飑 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

Sudden increase in wind speed of at least 15 knots, sustained for at least one minute.

Operational example

Pilot: We encountered a squall on final at runway 18 with wind increase from 10 to 25 knots.

Localized term

Localized example

我们在跑道18短距进近时遇到飑,风速从10到25节。

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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