Basic ATC
Instruction from ATC to switch radio communication from the current frequency to the aerodrome control tower frequency for landing or taxi clearance.
Quick answer: Instruction from ATC to switch radio communication from the current frequency to the aerodrome control tower frequency for landing or taxi clearance.
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Instruction from ATC to switch radio communication from the current frequency to the aerodrome control tower frequency for landing or taxi clearance.
Contact tower matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
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In this glossary, Contact tower refers to: Instruction from ATC to switch radio communication from the current frequency to the aerodrome control tower frequency for landing or taxi clearance.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC: American 782, contact tower on 118.7 for landing clearance."
Contact tower matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Contact tower is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Contact tower is grouped under Basic ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
Instruction from ATC to switch radio communication from the current frequency to the aerodrome control tower frequency for landing or taxi clearance.
ATC: American 782, contact tower on 118.7 for landing clearance.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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