Basic ATC

Go around

An aborted landing approach, requiring the aircraft to climb and reattempt landing.

Quick answer: An aborted landing approach, requiring the aircraft to climb and reattempt landing.

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Quick answer

An aborted landing approach, requiring the aircraft to climb and reattempt landing.

Why it matters

Go around matters because it supports clear communication in Basic 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 Go around?

In this glossary, Go around refers to: An aborted landing approach, requiring the aircraft to climb and reattempt landing.

How is Go around used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower commands: 'Go around, runway occupied, climb to 3000 feet.'"

Why does Go around matter in aviation?

Go around matters because it supports clear communication in Basic 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 Go around?

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

What category does Go around belong to?

In this glossary, Go around is grouped under Basic 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

An aborted landing approach, requiring the aircraft to climb and reattempt landing.

Operational example

Tower commands: 'Go around, runway occupied, climb to 3000 feet.'

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic 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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