Glossary
Air Traffic Control
Radio Communication
Definition
Voice communication between pilots and ATC using VHF or HF radio frequencies
Related Terms
Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
A continuous broadcast of recorded airport information including weather, runways, and NOTAMs
Controller-Pilot Data Link (CPDLC)
A text-based communication system between pilots and ATC supplementing voice radio
MAYDAY
The international distress signal indicating grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance
SELCAL (SELCAL)
Selective Calling — a system that alerts a specific aircraft that a ground station wants to communicate
More in Air Traffic Control
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Approach Control (APP)
Area Control Center (ACC)
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)
Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
Clearance
Controller-Pilot Data Link (CPDLC)
Flight Progress Strip
Flow Control
Ground Control (GND)
Ground Stop
Handoff
Metering
Radar
SELCAL (SELCAL)
Separation
Sequencing
Tower Control (TWR)
Vectoring