Advanced ATC

GBAS Ground Station

A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

Quick answer: A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

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Quick answer

A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

Why it matters

GBAS Ground Station matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC 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 GBAS Ground Station?

In this glossary, GBAS Ground Station refers to: A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

How is GBAS Ground Station used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "The GBAS Ground Station is operational, enabling GLS approaches for Category I precision landings."

Why does GBAS Ground Station matter in aviation?

GBAS Ground Station matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC 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 GBAS Ground Station?

GBAS Ground Station is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does GBAS Ground Station belong to?

In this glossary, GBAS Ground Station is grouped under Advanced ATC. 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

A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

Operational example

The GBAS Ground Station is operational, enabling GLS approaches for Category I precision landings.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Advanced ATC

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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