Aircraft ceiling

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003394",
  "term": "Aircraft ceiling",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The maximum altitude an aircraft can maintain under specific atmospheric conditions. This limit is determined by factors such as engine thrust, wing design, and air density. It represents the height at which the aircraft's rate of climb diminishes to a specified minimum, often 100 feet per minute for operational ceilings.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/aircraft-ceiling/"
}