Flight Planning
The rate at which temperature decreases with altitude under standard atmospheric conditions, 2 °C per 1000 ft or 6.5 °C per 1000 m.
Quick answer: The rate at which temperature decreases with altitude under standard atmospheric conditions, 2 °C per 1000 ft or 6.5 °C per 1000 m.
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The rate at which temperature decreases with altitude under standard atmospheric conditions, 2 °C per 1000 ft or 6.5 °C per 1000 m.
standard‑atmosphere temperature lapse rate matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning 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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In this glossary, standard‑atmosphere temperature lapse rate refers to: The rate at which temperature decreases with altitude under standard atmospheric conditions, 2 °C per 1000 ft or 6.5 °C per 1000 m.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot: According to standard‑atmosphere temperature lapse rate, temperature has dropped twelve degrees during climb."
standard‑atmosphere temperature lapse rate matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning 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.
standard‑atmosphere temperature lapse rate is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, standard‑atmosphere temperature lapse rate is grouped under Flight Planning. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
The rate at which temperature decreases with altitude under standard atmospheric conditions, 2 °C per 1000 ft or 6.5 °C per 1000 m.
Pilot: According to standard‑atmosphere temperature lapse rate, temperature has dropped by twelve degrees during climb.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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