ATC phraseology
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This page lists some common phraseologies used in the communication between pilots and ATC.
For a detailed tutorial in ATCing, please take a look at the ATC Tutorial.
Affirmative
- Abbreviation: aff
Yes.
Cleared for takeoff runway 28L
You are cleared for takeoff from runway 28L. Only this sentence (and really nothing else) gives you clearence for takeoff.
If the word immediate is added, you are only cleared for takeoff if you are able to do within a very short time. Usually traffic is coming in on the same runway, so don't enter the runway if you are not ready for takeoff.
Hold short
- Abbreviation: h/s.
You are cleared to taxi to a certain location, but you should wait at the designated point. This can be a runway entrance, or a taxiway crossing.
Negative
- Abbreviation: neg
No.
Roger
- Abbreviation: rgr
I received your information.
Say again
Repeat your last message.
Will Comply
- Abbreviation: wilco