Aeronautical station

Phraseology

An aeronautical station is a ground radio station that communicates with aircraft. It provides services such as tower, approach, information, or radio communication for a location or airspace. You use its published frequency and call sign to establish contact, receive clearances or information, and report as required. Listen carefully, use the correct call sign, and do not shorten your own call sign unless the station has already done so and confusion is unlikely.

Also known as

aeronautical stations

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