Phonetic Alphabet

Hundred

The ICAO/FAA standard radiotelephony word for the figure '100' when transmitting altitudes, flight levels, and headings in multiples of one hundred.

Quick answer: The ICAO/FAA standard radiotelephony word for the figure '100' when transmitting altitudes, flight levels, and headings in multiples of one hundred.

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Quick answer

The ICAO/FAA standard radiotelephony word for the figure '100' when transmitting altitudes, flight levels, and headings in multiples of one hundred.

Why it matters

Hundred matters because it supports clear communication in Phonetic Alphabet 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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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Hundred?

In this glossary, Hundred refers to: The ICAO/FAA standard radiotelephony word for the figure '100' when transmitting altitudes, flight levels, and headings in multiples of one hundred.

How is Hundred used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Climb and maintain flight level two one zero, that's flight level two one zero, two one zero means two one zero hundred feet."

Why does Hundred matter in aviation?

Hundred matters because it supports clear communication in Phonetic Alphabet 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.

Who uses Hundred?

Hundred is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Hundred belong to?

In this glossary, Hundred is grouped under Phonetic Alphabet. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The ICAO/FAA standard radiotelephony word for the figure '100' when transmitting altitudes, flight levels, and headings in multiples of one hundred.

Operational example

Climb and maintain flight level two one zero, that's flight level two one zero, two one zero means two one zero hundred feet.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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