Aeronautical phraseology is a set of communication rules for simplified English language communication between an
air traffic controller
Air traffic control specialists, abbreviated ATCS, are personnel responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic in the global air traffic control system. Usually stationed in air traffic control centers and control ...
and the
pilot in command
The pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft is the person aboard the aircraft who is ultimately responsible for its operation and safety during flight. This would be the captain in a typical two- or three- pilot aircrew, or "pilot" if there is on ...
of an aircraft.
In the majority of countries, the aeronautical phraseology in use is based on standards developed by the
International Civil Aviation Organization
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO, ) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that coordinates the principles and techniques of international air navigation, and fosters the planning and development of international a ...
.
Goals of aeronautical phraseology
A primary goal of concise aeronautical phraseology is to enhance communication between pilot and control tower.
Brevity is a further goal, since shorter communications segments mean the airwaves are available for other aircraft to contact the ATC.
The use of slang, jargon and chatting are strongly discouraged.
Structure
Radio contacts using aeronautical phraseology begin with an identifier call sign in the case of a pilot, or the name of the airport in the case of the control tower.
See also
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FAA Order 7110.65
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Procedure word
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Radiotelephony procedure
Radiotelephony procedure (also on-air protocol and voice procedure) includes various techniques used to clarify, simplify and standardize spoken communications over two-way radios, in use by the armed forces, in civil aviation, police and fire di ...
References
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Aeronautics
Air traffic control