What is Position report?
In this glossary, Position report refers to: A report made by a pilot to ATC providing the aircraft's current position, altitude, and other relevant information.
How is Position report used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot, provide a position report at waypoint Charlie."
Why does Position report matter in aviation?
Position report 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 Position report?
Position report is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Position report belong to?
In this glossary, Position report 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.