VFR Voice

← Back Print VFR Manual ↗

Departure — CTR

Ground + Tower active
GND · Ready for taxi
Structure

... GROUND, C/S, POSITION, VFR TO …, INFORMATION …, REQUEST TAXI

Example

GRENCHEN GROUND, HB-KDV, GREEN 2, VFR to Lausanne, Information Kilo, request taxi.

GND · Ready for departure
Structure

C/S, (POSITION), READY FOR DEPARTURE

Example

HB-KDV, Holding Point Delta RWY 24, ready for departure.

TWR · Ready for departure
Structure

... TOWER, C/S, POSITION, ROUTE …, READY FOR DEPARTURE

Example

GRENCHEN TOWER, HB-KDV, Holding Point Delta RWY 24, route Whiskey, ready for departure.

Tower only
TWR · Ready for taxi
Structure

... TOWER, C/S, POSITION, VFR TO …, INFORMATION …, REQUEST TAXI

Example

GRENCHEN TOWER, HB-KDV, GREEN 2, VFR to Lausanne, Information Kilo, request taxi.

TWR · Ready for departure
Structure

C/S, (POSITION), ROUTE …, READY FOR DEPARTURE

Example

HB-KDV, Holding Point Delta RWY 24, route Whiskey, ready for departure.

Special operations
Special VFR

Below: VIS 5km, Ceil 1500ft
Minima: VIS 1.5km, Ceil 600ft

Structure

... DELIVERY/GROUND/TOWER, C/S, POSITION, SPECIAL VFR DESTINATION …, ROUTE …, REQUEST STARTUP/TAXI

Example

GENEVA GROUND, HB-KDV, grass parking, Special VFR destination Lausanne, route Whiskey, request startup.

Night VFR
Structure

... DELIVERY/GROUND/TOWER, C/S, POSITION, NIGHT VFR TO …, ROUTE …, REQUEST STARTUP/TAXI

Example

ZÜRICH APRON, HB-KDV, GA sector 1, Night VFR to Bern, route Sierra, request startup.

Arrival — CTR

CTR · Initial call
Structure

... TOWER, C/S, POSITION + ALTITUDE, VFR FROM …, INFORMATION …, FOR LANDING VIA …

Example

BERN TOWER, HB-KDV, Fribourg, 4500 feet, VFR from Lausanne, Information Mike, for landing via Whiskey.

Diversion
Structure

... TOWER, C/S, POSITION + ALTITUDE, VFR FROM … TO …, DIVERTING TO YOUR FIELD, INFORMATION …, FOR LANDING

Example

BERN TOWER, HB-KDV, Fribourg, 4500 feet, VFR from Lausanne to Grenchen, diverting to your field, Information Mike, for landing.

Special operations
Special VFR

Below: VIS 5km, Ceil 1500ft
Minima: VIS 1.5km, Ceil 600ft

Structure

... TOWER, C/S, POSITION + ALTITUDE, VFR FROM …, INFORMATION …, FOR LANDING VIA …, REQUEST SVFR

Example

BERN TOWER, HB-KDV, Fribourg, 3000 feet, VFR from Lausanne, Information Mike, for landing via Whiskey, request Special VFR.

Night VFR
Structure

... TOWER, C/S, POSITION + ALTITUDE, NIGHT VFR FROM …, INFORMATION …, FOR LANDING VIA …

Example

BERN TOWER, HB-KDV, Fribourg, 4500 feet, Night VFR from Lausanne, Information Mike, for landing via Whiskey.

Crossing a CTR / TMA

Crossing request
Structure

..., C/S, POSITION + ALTITUDE, REQUEST TO CROSS CTR/TMA FROM … TO … (AT …)

Example

BERN ARRIVAL, HB-KDV, Spiez, 6000 feet, request to cross TMA from Thun to Burgdorf at 6000 feet.

Uncontrolled aerodrome

Departure
Ready for taxi
Structure

... AERODROME, C/S, POSITION, TAXI TO …

Example

LANGENTHAL AERODROME, HB-KDV, parking, taxi to holding point runway 23.

Ready for departure
Structure

C/S, LINING UP AND TAKING OFF RWY …, WILL LEAVE DIRECTION …

Example

HB-KDV, lining up and taking off runway 23, will leave direction Gerlafingen.

Leaving frequency
Structure

C/S, POSITION + ALTITUDE, LEAVING FREQUENCY

Example

HB-KDV, Gerlafingen, 4000 feet, leaving frequency.

Landing · Call approximately 5 minutes before arrival
Initial call
Structure

... AERODROME, C/S, POSITION + ALTITUDE, FOR LANDING VIA SECTOR …

Example

LANGENTHAL AERODROME, HB-KDV, Gerlafingen, 4000 feet, for landing via sector North.

Sector
Structure

C/S, SECTOR …, ALTITUDE

Example

HB-KDV, sector North, 3500 feet.

Overhead
Structure

C/S, OVERHEAD + ALTITUDE, WILL JOIN DOWNWIND RWY …

Example

HB-KDV, overhead, 3000 feet, will join downwind runway 23.

Downwind
Structure

C/S, DOWNWIND RWY …

Example

HB-KDV, downwind runway 23.

Final
Structure

C/S, FINAL RWY …, FULL STOP

Example

HB-KDV, final runway 23, full stop.

Runway vacated
Structure

C/S, RWY … VACATED, TAXI TO …

Example

HB-KDV, runway 23 vacated, taxi to parking.

Touch-and-go · Call approximately 5 minutes before arrival
Initial call
Structure

... AERODROME, C/S, POSITION + ALTITUDE, FOR TOUCH-AND-GO VIA SECTOR …

Example

LANGENTHAL AERODROME, HB-KDV, Gerlafingen, 4000 feet, for touch-and-go via sector North.

Sector
Structure

C/S, SECTOR …, ALTITUDE

Example

HB-KDV, sector North, 3500 feet.

Overhead
Structure

C/S, OVERHEAD + ALTITUDE, WILL JOIN DOWNWIND RWY …

Example

HB-KDV, overhead, 3000 feet, will join downwind runway 23.

Downwind
Structure

C/S, DOWNWIND RWY …

Example

HB-KDV, downwind runway 23.

Final
Structure

C/S, FINAL RWY …, FOR TOUCH-AND-GO, WILL LEAVE DIRECTION …

Example

HB-KDV, final runway 23, for touch-and-go, will leave direction Gerlafingen.

Leaving frequency
Structure

C/S, POSITION + ALTITUDE, LEAVING FREQUENCY

Example

HB-KDV, Gerlafingen, 4000 feet, leaving frequency.

Information

Initial call
Structure

... INFORMATION, C/S

Example

ZÜRICH INFORMATION, HB-KDV.

After reply
Structure

C/S, TYPE, VFR FROM … TO …, POSITION + ALTITUDE, ROUTING …

Example

HB-KDV, DR40, VFR from Bern to Samedan, Brunnen, 7500 feet, routing Klausen Pass.

Restricted area
Request Status
Structure

C/S, IS … ACTIVE?

Example

HB-KDV, is R-8 active?

Will avoid
Structure

WILL AVOID …, C/S

Example

will avoid R-8, HB-KDV.

Alps Radar

Initial call
Structure

... ALPS RADAR, C/S

Example

ALPS RADAR, HB-KDV.

After reply
Structure

C/S, TYPE, VFR FROM … TO …, POSITION + ALTITUDE, ROUTING …, REQUEST …

Example

HB-KDV, DR40, VFR from Bern to Samedan, Brunnen, 9500 feet, routing Klausen Pass, request to enter airspace Charlie and climb to flight level one one zero.

AFIS · Samedan (LSZS)

Ready for taxi
Structure

... INFORMATION, C/S, TYPE, POSITION, VFR TO …, INFORMATION …, REQUEST TAXI

Example

SAMEDAN INFORMATION, HB-KDV, DR40, parking, VFR to Bern, Information Echo, request taxi.

Landing
Structure

... INFORMATION, C/S, TYPE, POSITION + ALTITUDE, VFR FROM …, INFORMATION …, FOR LANDING VIA …

Example

SAMEDAN INFORMATION, HB-KDV, DR40, Julier Pass, 9500 feet, VFR from Bern, Information Echo, for landing via Whiskey.

Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ)

Initial call
Structure

... AERODROME, C/S, POSITION + ALTITUDE, INTENTION

Example

GRENCHEN AERODROME, HB-KDV, Erlach, 3500 feet, for landing via Whiskey.

Problems

Urgency
Structure

PAN PAN × 3, STATION, C/S, TYPE, POSITION + ALTITUDE, PROBLEM, POB, INTENTIONS

Example

PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN, BERN TOWER, HB-KDV, DR40, Thun, 4500 feet, engine running rough, two persons on board, request immediate landing.

Distress
Structure

MAYDAY × 3, STATION, C/S, TYPE, POSITION + ALTITUDE, PROBLEM, POB, INTENTIONS

Example

MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, BERN TOWER, HB-KDV, DR40, Thun, 4500 feet, engine failure, two persons on board, forced landing in a field.

Rejected takeoff
Structure

C/S, STOPPING DUE …

Example

HB-KDV, stopping, due open door.

Airport notes and examples

LFSBBasel / Bâle-MulhouseInitial call · local SVFR minima · preferred altitudes

Notes

  • An initial call is required.
  • SVFR minima with IFR traffic: VIS 3000 m, ceiling 1000 ft. Without IFR traffic: VIS 1500 m, ceiling 600 ft.
  • Use the published preferred altitudes.
Initial contact
Structure

BÂLE GROUND, C/S

Example

BÂLE GROUND, HB-KDV.

Ready for taxi
Structure

C/S, POSITION, VFR TO …, INFORMATION …, REQUEST TAXI

Example

HB-KDV, general aviation centre, VFR to Lausanne, Information Lima, request taxi.

LSZBBern-BelpOutbound route · SVFR startup clearance

Notes

  • When ready for taxi, state the outbound route.
  • Normal VFR taxi and departure calls go to Tower.
  • Startup clearance is compulsory for SVFR and circuit training. Call Bern Delivery, or Bern Tower when Delivery is inactive, and state the ATIS designator.
Ready for taxi
Structure

BERN TOWER, C/S, POSITION, VFR TO …, ROUTE …, INFORMATION …, REQUEST TAXI

Example

BERN TOWER, HB-KDV, parking south, VFR to Lausanne, route Whiskey, Information Kilo, request taxi.

Ready for departure
Structure

C/S, (POSITION), READY FOR DEPARTURE

Example

HB-KDV, holding point runway 32, ready for departure.

SVFR startup
Structure

BERN DELIVERY/TOWER, C/S, POSITION, SPECIAL VFR TO …, INFORMATION …, REQUEST STARTUP

Example

BERN DELIVERY, HB-KDV, parking south, Special VFR to Lausanne, Information Kilo, request startup.

LSGGGenevaSVFR startup · RWY overflight clearance

Notes

  • SVFR must request startup from Ground.
SVFR · North apron
Structure

GENEVA GROUND, C/S, POSITION, SPECIAL VFR TO …, ROUTE …, INFORMATION …, REQUEST STARTUP

Example

GENEVA GROUND, HB-KDV, grass parking, Special VFR to Lausanne, route Whiskey, Information November, request startup.

RWY overflight only with TWR CLR and at minimum 3000 ft AMSL.

LSZGGrenchenRMZ · taxi at pilot's discretion

Notes

  • When the RMZ is active, arrivals and departures taxi at the pilot's discretion.
RMZ · Initial
Structure

GRENCHEN AERODROME, C/S, POSITION + ALTITUDE, INTENTION

Example

GRENCHEN AERODROME, HB-KDV, Erlach, 6000 feet, for landing via Whiskey.

LSZHZürichTaxi via Apron · ATIS to Tower

Notes

  • Call Zurich Apron for VFR taxi clearance. Do not report the DEP ATIS designator to Apron; report it on first contact with Tower.
Ready for taxi
Structure

ZÜRICH APRON, C/S, POSITION, VFR TO …, REQUEST TAXI

Example

ZÜRICH APRON, HB-KDV, GA sector 1, VFR to Lausanne, request taxi.

Ready for departure
Structure

ZÜRICH TOWER, C/S, POSITION, ROUTE …, INFORMATION …, READY FOR DEPARTURE

Example

ZÜRICH TOWER, HB-KDV, intermediate holding position …, route …, Information Papa, ready for departure.

LSZRSt. Gallen-AltenrheinAxis crossings · SVFR/NVFR startup · local minima

Notes

  • Startup clearance is compulsory for SVFR and NVFR on Ground or Tower, as stated by ATIS.
  • SVFR is daylight only. Arrival/departure minima: VIS 2500 m, ceiling 600 ft. Circuit minima: VIS 2500 m, ceiling 1000 ft.
Crossing request
Structure

ALTENRHEIN TOWER, C/S, POSITION + ALTITUDE, REQUEST CROSSING IFR AXIS

Example

ALTENRHEIN TOWER, HB-KDV, Trogen, 3500 feet, request crossing IFR approach axis.

SVFR / NVFR startup
Structure

ALTENRHEIN GROUND/TOWER, C/S, POSITION, SVFR/NVFR TO …, INFORMATION …, REQUEST STARTUP

Example

ALTENRHEIN GROUND, HB-KDV, apron west, Special VFR to Friedrichshafen, Information Lima, request startup.

Do not cross the runway axis or the IFR approach axis without permission.

LSZSSamedanAFIS · Information call with aircraft type

Notes

  • Call “Samedan Information,” not Tower.
  • The AFISO provides traffic information, not airborne clearances. Follow manoeuvring-area instructions.
  • Include aircraft type in the initial call.
Arrival
Structure

SAMEDAN INFORMATION, C/S, TYPE, POSITION + ALTITUDE, VFR FROM …, INFORMATION …, FOR LANDING VIA …

Example

SAMEDAN INFORMATION, HB-KDV, DR40, Julier Pass, 9500 feet, VFR from Bern, Information Echo, for landing via Whiskey.

LSGSSionOutbound route · Route Z crossing clearance

Notes

  • State the outbound route when requesting taxi from Ground and again when ready for departure.
  • Departures to the north via Route Z require ATC clearance to cross the Rhone valley.
Ready for taxi
Structure

SION GROUND, C/S, POSITION, VFR TO …, ROUTE …, INFORMATION …, REQUEST TAXI

Example

SION GROUND, HB-KDV, sector north, VFR to Bern, route Zulu, Information November, request taxi.

Ready for departure
Structure

SION TOWER, C/S, (POSITION), ROUTE …, READY FOR DEPARTURE

Example

SION TOWER, HB-KDV, holding point runway 25, route Zulu, ready for departure.

Do not cross the Rhone valley on Route Z until ATC has issued the crossing clearance.

Support this site