transition layer

noun

The airspace above the transition altitude but below the transition level.

Meanings

nountransition layer (usually uncountable, plural transition layers)

plural transition layers

  1. uncountableusuallyaeronauticsThe airspace above the transition altitude but below the transition level.
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