Glossary
Air Traffic Control
Radio Communication
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Radio Communication?
Voice communication between pilots and ATC using VHF or HF radio frequencies
How does Radio Communication relate to other aviation concepts?
Radio Communication is closely related to Automatic Terminal Information Service and Controller-Pilot Data Link, among other key aviation concepts.
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