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What is Thousand?

Thousand The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony word for '1000', used in expressing altitudes, heights, and visibility in multiples of one thousand.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Thousand” Used in Practice?

Descend and maintain two thousand feet, cleared ILS approach runway one six.

Certification Exam Relevance

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

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Thousand?

The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony word for '1000', used in expressing altitudes, heights, and visibility in multiples of one thousand.

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