Aviation English
Basic ATC

What is Read back?

Read back A procedure where the receiving station repeats a received message or its pertinent parts to confirm accurate reception.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Read back” Used in Practice?

Tower: N123AB, cleared to land runway 27, wind 270 at 5. Read back.

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 Read back?

A procedure where the receiving station repeats a received message or its pertinent parts to confirm accurate reception.

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