Landeanflug
Der Pilot bereitete sich auf den Landeanflug vor.
The pilot prepared for the final approach.
The phase of an aircraft's flight immediately before landing, when it descends to the runway.
Während des Landeanflugs müssen Piloten die Windverhältnisse genau beachten.
During the final approach, pilots must carefully monitor wind conditions.
The term specifically refers to the controlled descent and alignment with the runway, not the entire landing process.
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Pro Tip
Avoid literal translation of 'Anflug'
While 'Anflug' can mean 'approach' in a general sense, in aviation it specifically refers to the final descent phase. Do not use 'approach' for other contexts like 'business approach' (use 'Herangehensweise').
Gold Rule
Use 'final approach' for precision
In aviation contexts, always use 'final approach' to distinguish it from the general term 'approach'. The German term 'Landeanflug' is more specific than 'Anflug'.
Word Origin
Compound of 'landen' (to land) and 'Anflug' (approach), first attested in the early 20th century in aviation contexts. 'Anflug' itself derives from 'anfliegen' (to approach by flying) with 'an-' as a prefix indicating direction.
Usage Notes
The term is standard in aviation terminology and rarely used outside technical contexts. In everyday language, 'Landung' (landing) is more common.