Radar contact

Phraseology

Radar contact is an ATC phrase meaning the controller has identified your aircraft on radar. You usually hear it after first contact with a radar unit and after setting the assigned transponder code. From that point, ATC can use radar to provide surveillance based service, instructions, or traffic information as applicable. Continue with the clearance or instruction you were given and keep reporting only what ATC requires.

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