CLIMB VIA PHRASEOLOGY FAQ

1. Q. What do I say to the departure controller on initial contact if I have received a “CLIMB VIA SID” clearance from the Tower or PDC?. A. As you do today, report your flight number or aircraft identification, followed by your current altitude; then state “Climbing Via the (SID Name) departure.” Note: You do not state the altitude you are climbing to, if you are climbing via the published “Top Altitude” of the procedure. Esta no.

2. Q. I received a “CLIMB VIA SID, EXCEPT MAINTAIN (Altitude)” clearance from the tower (or PDC). What do I say to the departure controller on initial contact?. A. As you do today, report your flight number or aircraft identification, followed by your current altitude; then state the altitude you’re climbing to, followed by “Climbing Via the (SID Name) departure. Example: ”November One, three thousand for one three thousand, climbing via the (SID Name) departure.” Note: The same phraseology applies when handed off to a new frequency, until you reach the assigned altitude, or have been cleared to “Climb and Maintain” a different altitude. . Esta no.