Phonetic Alphabet

エックスレイ

The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony spelling for the letter 'X'. Used in call signs, aircraft registration, and waypoint identification.

Quick answer: The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony spelling for the letter 'X'. Used in call signs, aircraft registration, and waypoint identification.

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Quick answer

The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony spelling for the letter 'X'. Used in call signs, aircraft registration, and waypoint identification.

Why it matters

エックスレイ matters because it supports clear communication in Phonetic Alphabet 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 エックスレイ?

In this glossary, エックスレイ refers to: The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony spelling for the letter 'X'. Used in call signs, aircraft registration, and waypoint identification.

How is エックスレイ used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "タワー、セスナ ファイブ ワン エックスレイ、滑走路16で待機、西への離陸準備完了。"

Why does エックスレイ matter in aviation?

エックスレイ matters because it supports clear communication in Phonetic Alphabet 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 エックスレイ?

エックスレイ is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does エックスレイ belong to?

In this glossary, エックスレイ is grouped under Phonetic Alphabet. 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

The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony spelling for the letter 'X'. Used in call signs, aircraft registration, and waypoint identification.

Operational example

Tower, Cessna Five One X-ray, holding short of runway one six, ready for departure to the west.

Localized term

エックスレイ

Localized example

タワー、セスナ ファイブ ワン エックスレイ、滑走路16で待機、西への離陸準備完了。

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

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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