Basic ATC

Opción

An ATC clearance that permits the pilot to perform a touch and go, stop and go, low approach, or full stop landing at the pilot’s discretion.

Quick answer: An ATC clearance that permits the pilot to perform a touch and go, stop and go, low approach, or full stop landing at the pilot’s discretion.

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Quick answer

An ATC clearance that permits the pilot to perform a touch and go, stop and go, low approach, or full stop landing at the pilot’s discretion.

Why it matters

Opción 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 Opción?

In this glossary, Opción refers to: An ATC clearance that permits the pilot to perform a touch and go, stop and go, low approach, or full stop landing at the pilot’s discretion.

How is Opción used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Piloto: Torre, Cessna 45X solicita la opción en pista 12 para entrenamiento."

Why does Opción matter in aviation?

Opción 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 Opción?

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

What category does Opción belong to?

In this glossary, Opción 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 clearance that permits the pilot to perform a touch and go, stop and go, low approach, or full stop landing at the pilot’s discretion.

Operational example

Pilot: Tower, Cessna 45X requesting the option runway 12 for training.

Localized term

Opción

Localized example

Piloto: Torre, Cessna 45X solicita la opción en pista 12 para entrenamiento.

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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