What are ICAO radiotelephony transmission formats?

ICAO radiotelephony transmission formats are standardised communication templates used by pilots and ATC globally, defined in ICAO DOC 9432. They specify exactly when and how each transmission should be made — covering all phases of flight from pushback to arrival.

Are ICAO transmission formats tested in the DGCA RTR exam?

Yes. The DGCA RTR Part 2 exam tests a candidate's ability to use correct radiotelephony phraseology following ICAO DOC 9432 standards. Knowing transmission formats is essential to passing the RTR Part 2 examination.

How many transmission formats are covered in AIVR?

AIVR covers all major ICAO radiotelephony transmission formats organised by section — including radio check, ATIS, pushback, startup, taxi, ATC clearance, line up, takeoff, climb, enroute, position report, weather deviation, emergency, approach, and landing formats.

Learn ICAO Radiotelephony Transmission Formats — DGCA RTR Exam Preparation

Complete library of ICAO DOC 9432 radiotelephony transmission formats for DGCA RTR Part 2 exam. Covers radio check, ATIS, pushback, startup, taxi, ATC clearance, takeoff, climb, enroute position report, weather deviation, PAN PAN, MAYDAY, approach and landing phraseology.

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Complete ICAO radiotelephony transmission formats library — organised by section. Know exactly what to say and when to say it in the DGCA RTR exam.

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What's Covered

Every transmission format
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Organised exactly as they appear in the DGCA exam — phase by phase.

Phase 01

Radio Check & ATIS

Initial contact formats, readability scale, obtaining departure information and reading back ATIS correctly.

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Phase 02

Pushback & Startup

Request formats for pushback clearance, engine startup, and readback procedures for ground control.

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Phase 03

Taxi & ATC Clearance

Taxi clearance requests, ATC departure clearance format, squawk readback and holding point procedures.

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Phase 04

Line Up & Takeoff

Line up request, takeoff clearance readback, airborne time report and frequency change to approach.

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Phase 05

Enroute & Position Report

Full position report format, weather deviation requests, relay messages, frequency change and level change procedures.

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Phase 06

Emergency Transmissions

PAN PAN urgency declaration, MAYDAY distress format, TCAS RA reporting, unlawful interference — all exact formats.

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Phase 07

Approach & Landing

Descent clearance request, visual approach request, finals report, landing clearance readback and vacating runway.

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Phase 08

Special Situations

Wake turbulence, frequency loss, SELCAL check, diversion request and fuel emergency — formats for every scenario.

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How to Use

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Select any transmission section from the sidebar. Each section lists all relevant formats.

Read the Format

Each transmission shows when to use it and the exact ICAO DOC 9432 format with variable fields highlighted.

Practice in Simulator

Use the RTR Part 2 Simulator to apply each format in real exam conditions with actual flight data.

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Master Every ATC Transmission Before Your Exam.

Every transmission formatyou need to clear RTR.

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Ready to learn every transmission?

Other modules.

Master Every
ATC Transmission
Before Your Exam.

Every transmission format
you need to clear RTR.