Basic ATC

Contatta la torre

Instruction from ATC to switch radio communication from the current frequency to the aerodrome control tower frequency for landing or taxi clearance.

Quick answer: Instruction from ATC to switch radio communication from the current frequency to the aerodrome control tower frequency for landing or taxi clearance.

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Quick answer

Instruction from ATC to switch radio communication from the current frequency to the aerodrome control tower frequency for landing or taxi clearance.

Why it matters

Contatta la torre 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 Contatta la torre?

In this glossary, Contatta la torre refers to: Instruction from ATC to switch radio communication from the current frequency to the aerodrome control tower frequency for landing or taxi clearance.

How is Contatta la torre used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC: American 782, contatta la torre su 118.7 per autorizzazione all'atterraggio."

Why does Contatta la torre matter in aviation?

Contatta la torre 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 Contatta la torre?

Contatta la torre is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Contatta la torre belong to?

In this glossary, Contatta la torre 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

Instruction from ATC to switch radio communication from the current frequency to the aerodrome control tower frequency for landing or taxi clearance.

Operational example

ATC: American 782, contact tower on 118.7 for landing clearance.

Localized term

Contatta la torre

Localized example

ATC: American 782, contatta la torre su 118.7 per autorizzazione all'atterraggio.

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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