Emergencies

Bomb Threat

A reported or suspected presence of an explosive device on board an aircraft or within the airport area.

Quick answer: A reported or suspected presence of an explosive device on board an aircraft or within the airport area.

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Quick answer

A reported or suspected presence of an explosive device on board an aircraft or within the airport area.

Why it matters

Bomb Threat matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies 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 Bomb Threat?

In this glossary, Bomb Threat refers to: A reported or suspected presence of an explosive device on board an aircraft or within the airport area.

How is Bomb Threat used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower, Flight 315 received a bomb threat and requests immediate landing clearance."

Why does Bomb Threat matter in aviation?

Bomb Threat matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies 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 Bomb Threat?

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

What category does Bomb Threat belong to?

In this glossary, Bomb Threat is grouped under Emergencies. 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 reported or suspected presence of an explosive device on board an aircraft or within the airport area.

Operational example

Tower, Flight 315 received a bomb threat and requests immediate landing clearance.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Emergencies

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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