Aviation English
Meteorology

What is ceiling?

ceiling Height above ground at which an unbroken or overcast cloud layer exists.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “ceiling” Used in Practice?

Ceiling is reported at eight hundred feet broken, confirm if you need visual approach.

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 ceiling?

Height above ground at which an unbroken or overcast cloud layer exists.

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