QNH definition

QNH means the barometric pressure at a given location corrected to the mean sea level in the international standard atmosphere conditions;
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QNH means altimeter sub-scale setting to obtain elevation when on the ground.
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QNH means barometric pressure adjusted to sea level pressure setting to be used by pilots and air traffic control for their operations as an altitude above mean sea level based on local station pressure;
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Examples of QNH in a sentence

  • Before take-off, the aircraft altimeters should be set to the QNH (atmospheric pressure at nautical height) of the airfield and should display a known altitude, within the limits specified in the aircraft operating manuals.

  • QNH and, when applicable, QFE (QFE included only in local routine and special reports).

  • The MDA should be a minimum of MDH +200 ft and should be based on a calibrated barometer at the destination or on the lowest forecast QNH for the region.

  • The atmospheric pressure shall be measured, and QNH and QFE values shall be computed and reported in hectopascals.

  • A QNH altimeter setting shall be included in the descent clearance when first cleared at an altitude below the transition level, in approach clearances or clearances to enter the traffic circuit, and in taxi clearances for departing aircraft except when it is known that the aircraft has already received the information in a directed transmission.

  • After turning off the Sequence Leg descend to 3000ft QNH and complete the approach for landing on RWY28L.

  • QNH reports and temperature information for use in determining adequate terrain clearance are provided in MET broadcasts and are available on request from the air traffic services units.

  • A QNH altimeter setting shall be included in the descent clearance when first cleared to an altitude below the transition level, in approach clearances or clearances to enter the traffic circuit, and in taxi clearances for departing aircraft, except when it is known that the aircraft has already received the information.

  • If connected to a supported intelligent variometer with an altimeter, the altitude is updated on this dialogue as the QNH pressure is adjusted.

  • ATS units provide to an aircraft on request, the current applicable aerodrome QNH altimeter setting or area QNH zone altimeter setting.

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