Glossaire
Météorologie aéronautique
Plafond nuageux (Ceiling)
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://airportfyi.com/iframe/glossary/ceiling/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://airportfyi.com/glossary/ceiling/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://airportfyi.com/glossary/ceiling/)Use the native HTML custom element.
Définition
The height of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half the sky
Termes associés
Hauteur de décision (DH: Decision Height)
The altitude during a precision approach at which the pilot must decide to land or go around
Brouillard (Fog)
Visibility-reducing water droplets suspended near the surface, a major cause of airport delays
METAR (METAR)
Aviation Routine Weather Report — a standardized format for reporting current weather conditions
Visibilité (VIS: Visibility)
The greatest distance at which prominent objects can be identified with the unaided eye
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plafond nuageux (Ceiling)?
The height of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half the sky
How does Plafond nuageux (Ceiling) relate to other aviation concepts?
Plafond nuageux (Ceiling) is closely related to Decision Height and Fog, among other key aviation concepts.
Plus dans Météorologie aéronautique
Turbulence en air clair (CAT: Clear Air Turbulence)
Vent de travers (Crosswind)
Brouillard (Fog)
Vent contraire (Headwind)
Givrage (Icing)
Courant-jet (Jet Stream)
METAR (METAR)
Compte rendu pilote (PIREP: Pilot Report)
QNH (QNH)
SIGMET (SIGMET)
Vent arrière (Tailwind)
Prévision d’aérodrome terminal (TAF: Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)
Orage (Cumulonimbus) (CB: Thunderstorm (Cumulonimbus))
Turbulences (Turbulence)
Visibilité (VIS: Visibility)
Nuage de cendres volcaniques (Volcanic Ash Cloud)
Cisaillement du vent (Wind Shear)