ALL meanings of absolute ceiling
ab·so·lute ceil·ing
A a - noun absolute ceiling the maximum height above sea level, usually measured in feet or metres, at which an aircraft can maintain horizontal flight 3
- noun absolute ceiling the maximum altitude above sea level at which a given aircraft can maintain normal horizontal flight 3
- noun absolute ceiling ceiling (def 3b). 1
- noun absolute ceiling (aviation) The maximum altitude above sea level that an aircraft or missile can maintain horizontal flight under normal conditions. 0