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The scheduled or actual time when an aircraft or spacecraft touches down.
Die Landezeit wurde aufgrund von Wetterbedingungen um eine Stunde verschoben.
The landing time was delayed by one hour due to weather conditions.
Commonly used in aviation and aerospace contexts.
The time period during which a spacecraft or satellite is in contact with a ground station for data transmission.
Die Landezeit der Raumsonde beträgt nur 10 Minuten pro Umlaufbahn.
The spacecraft's landing time is only 10 minutes per orbit.
'Landezeit' refers specifically to landing time, while 'Landzeit' (rare) could ambiguously mean 'land time' or 'time on land.' Always use 'Landezeit' for aircraft/spacecraft.
In aviation or aerospace reports, always specify whether 'Landezeit' refers to scheduled, actual, or estimated landing time to avoid ambiguity.
Compound noun formed from 'landen' (to land) and 'Zeit' (time). First attested in the early 20th century in aerospace contexts.
Primarily used in technical and aviation contexts. Avoid using in casual conversation unless discussing flight schedules.