Traffic altiude.

[hevlad]

Hi folks,
A few days ago in Iraklion( LGIR) during visual approach I faced with a clearance:"cleared visual RW 27, descent to TRAFFIC ALTITUDE, contact tower....." What does TRAFFIC ALTITUDE mean? All comments will be appreciated. From my point of view, I may descent to standart altiude for visual approach,which is usually 1500 feet AGL .

[ron83]

I believe what controller meant is Traffic pattern (circuit) altitude.

[Talkdownman]

Dunno, it's all Greek to me...

[kpnagidi]

Quite right, they mean traffic pattern altitude, as pointed 1500 AGL.

[Blockla]

Did you ask what he/she meant?

Confirm descent clearance level/altitude? etc... Why seek an answer here, the controller who you were speaking to knew what he/she meant, even if you didn't... Don't be afraid to ask.

[airman13]

I rather dare to say traffic altitude is MDA for circle to land for a given rwy....
Happy ldgs

[kpnagidi]

MDA refers to instrument approach while hevlad was talking of a visual approach, so they actually meant "traffic pattern altitude"

[hevlad]

Hi! This morning I flew to Iraklion and had a talk with ATC in regard to my question. The answer was 1500 AGL. I do really appreciate all comments.Thank you very much my friends!