Position Reports

When not identified, pilots must provide position reports to update ATC on their location. This can be expected over the ocean and at low altitude in remote areas. ATC will tell aircraft when they are identified, usually immediately upon departure.

Format

"Callsign position Significant Point Time, Level/Altitude, estimating Next Waypoint time ETA, Ensuing Waypoint next"

Example

QTR17G: "QTR17G, Position"
Brisbane Radio: "QTR17G"
QTR17G: "QTR17G, position MIKEG time 17, F370, estimating OMKIN time 05, DADLU Next"
Brisbane Radio: "QTR17G"

Pilots can use the VATPAC Position Report Tool to help generate a formatted position report based on their current flight parameters.