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What is Hotel?

Hotel The letter 'H' as spoken in the ICAO phonetic alphabet, used to identify taxiways, holding points, or callsigns in ATC communication.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Hotel” Used in Practice?

Taxi via Hotel, cross Runway 22, then hold short at Hotel five for further clearance from ground.

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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What is Hotel?

The letter 'H' as spoken in the ICAO phonetic alphabet, used to identify taxiways, holding points, or callsigns in ATC communication.

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