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What is Contact tower?

Contact tower Instruction from ATC to switch radio communication from the current frequency to the aerodrome control tower frequency for landing or taxi clearance.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Contact tower” Used in Practice?

ATC: American 782, contact 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

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What is Contact tower?

Instruction from ATC to switch radio communication from the current frequency to the aerodrome control tower frequency for landing or taxi clearance.

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