Basic ATC

Negative

A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'No'; used to indicate a negative response or denial.

Quick answer: A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'No'; used to indicate a negative response or denial.

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Quick answer

A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'No'; used to indicate a negative response or denial.

Why it matters

Negative 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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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Negative?

In this glossary, Negative refers to: A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'No'; used to indicate a negative response or denial.

How is Negative used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower: Did you receive the latest ATIS? Pilot: Negative, we did not receive it."

Why does Negative matter in aviation?

Negative 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.

Who uses Negative?

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

What category does Negative belong to?

In this glossary, Negative is grouped under Basic ATC. 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

A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'No'; used to indicate a negative response or denial.

Operational example

Tower: Did you receive the latest ATIS? Pilot: Negative, we did not receive it.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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