Meteorology

low‑level wind shear

Wind shear occurring below 2 000 ft AGL, especially hazardous during takeoff and landing phases.

Quick answer: Wind shear occurring below 2 000 ft AGL, especially hazardous during takeoff and landing phases.

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Quick answer

Wind shear occurring below 2 000 ft AGL, especially hazardous during takeoff and landing phases.

Why it matters

low‑level wind shear matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology 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 low‑level wind shear?

In this glossary, low‑level wind shear refers to: Wind shear occurring below 2 000 ft AGL, especially hazardous during takeoff and landing phases.

How is low‑level wind shear used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Low‑level wind shear detected on take‑off runway 09, expect up to 15 knots loss, use caution."

Why does low‑level wind shear matter in aviation?

low‑level wind shear matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology 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 low‑level wind shear?

low‑level wind shear is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does low‑level wind shear belong to?

In this glossary, low‑level wind shear is grouped under Meteorology. 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

Wind shear occurring below 2 000 ft AGL, especially hazardous during takeoff and landing phases.

Operational example

Tower: Low‑level wind shear detected on take‑off runway 09, expect up to 15 knots loss, use caution.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

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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