Basic ATC

Continue climb

An ATC instruction to maintain or resume climbing to a previously assigned altitude or to a new altitude.

Quick answer: An ATC instruction to maintain or resume climbing to a previously assigned altitude or to a new altitude.

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Quick answer

An ATC instruction to maintain or resume climbing to a previously assigned altitude or to a new altitude.

Why it matters

Continue climb 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 Continue climb?

In this glossary, Continue climb refers to: An ATC instruction to maintain or resume climbing to a previously assigned altitude or to a new altitude.

How is Continue climb used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Continue climb to flight level 280, report reaching."

Why does Continue climb matter in aviation?

Continue climb 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 Continue climb?

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

What category does Continue climb belong to?

In this glossary, Continue climb 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

An ATC instruction to maintain or resume climbing to a previously assigned altitude or to a new altitude.

Operational example

Continue climb to flight level 280, report reaching.

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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