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What is Contact departure?

Contact departure ATC instruction to switch radio communication to the departure controller, usually issued shortly after takeoff for enroute climb and navigation.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Contact departure” Used in Practice?

Tower: United 238, contact departure on 124.35, good day.

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 departure?

ATC instruction to switch radio communication to the departure controller, usually issued shortly after takeoff for enroute climb and navigation.

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