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Che cos'e QNH?

QNH The altimeter subscale setting that causes the altimeter to read elevation above mean sea level at an airfield. Used primarily below transition altitude.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “QNH” Used in Practice?

Torre: Lufthansa 247, QNH 1016, autorizzato ad atterrare pista 25 destra.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

Related Aviation English Terms

Regolazione altimetroImpostazione AltimetroAltimetro impostatoImpostazione altimetro riferita alla pressione livello mare (QNH)

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Che cos'e QNH?

The altimeter subscale setting that causes the altimeter to read elevation above mean sea level at an airfield. Used primarily below transition altitude.

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