Block Time
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Definition
The total time from gate departure to gate arrival, including taxiing and airborne time
Related Terms
Cruise
The phase of flight at a relatively constant altitude and speed between climb and descent
Headwind
A wind blowing directly opposite to the direction of aircraft travel, reducing ground speed
Tailwind
A wind blowing in the same direction as the aircraft's travel, increasing ground speed
Turnaround Time
The time required to unload, service, and reload an aircraft between arrival and departure
Wheels-Up Time
The moment an aircraft lifts off the runway and becomes fully airborne