Aviation English
Basic ATC

What is Switch to?

Switch to Instruction to change the aircraft's communication radio frequency to another specified ATC unit or frequency.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Switch to” Used in Practice?

Approach: N123AB, switch to tower on 118.7 for landing clearance.

Certification Exam Relevance

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

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

Related Aviation English Terms

Contact departureContact towerMonitorFrequency change approved

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What is Switch to?

Instruction to change the aircraft's communication radio frequency to another specified ATC unit or frequency.

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