What is Abhören?
In this glossary, Abhören refers to: Listen on a frequency without establishing two-way communication, maintaining awareness of transmissions
How is Abhören used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "United 892 Heavy, hören Sie Tower auf Frequenz eins-eins-acht Dezimal sieben, kein Anruf erforderlich"
Why does Abhören matter in aviation?
Abhören 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 Abhören?
Abhören is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Abhören belong to?
In this glossary, Abhören 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.