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Was ist Whiskey?

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

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Whiskey” Used in Practice?

Tower, Speedbird One Niner Whiskey, hält vor Startbahn zwei sieben links, bereit zum Abflug.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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Was ist Whiskey?

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

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