Basic ATC

Contact radar

Indication that a particular aircraft is identified on the radar display and radar flight following will be provided

Quick answer: Indication that a particular aircraft is identified on the radar display and radar flight following will be provided

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Quick answer

Indication that a particular aircraft is identified on the radar display and radar flight following will be provided

Why it matters

Contact radar 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

What is Contact radar?

In this glossary, Contact radar refers to: Indication that a particular aircraft is identified on the radar display and radar flight following will be provided

How is Contact radar used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Delta 892 Heavy, contact radar établi, montez et maintenez niveau de vol trois trois zéro."

Why does Contact radar matter in aviation?

Contact radar 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 Contact radar?

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

What category does Contact radar belong to?

In this glossary, Contact radar 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

Indication that a particular aircraft is identified on the radar display and radar flight following will be provided

Operational example

Delta 892 Heavy, radar contact established, climb and maintain flight level three three zero.

Localized term

Contact radar

Localized example

Delta 892 Heavy, contact radar établi, montez et maintenez niveau de vol trois trois zéro.

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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