In radar coordination, what does Point Out mean?

In radar coordination, what does Point Out mean?

• A. Handoff
• B. Radar identification transferred, not communications
• C. Radar data only
• D. Radar identification transferred, not communications

Answer: (D)

Point Out is a radar coordination step where one controller transfers radar identification of an aircraft to another controller without handing off radio communications. The receiving controller can see and identify the aircraft on their radar, but the pilot continues communicating with the issuing controller. This gives the next sector awareness of the aircraft’s identity and position and allows for planned coordination or a later full handoff when the pilot or controller is ready to switch communications. A handoff, in contrast, would move both radar contact and radio communications to the next controller.

Point Out is a radar coordination step where one controller transfers radar identification of an aircraft to another controller without handing off radio communications. The receiving controller can see and identify the aircraft on their radar, but the pilot continues communicating with the issuing controller. This gives the next sector awareness of the aircraft’s identity and position and allows for planned coordination or a later full handoff when the pilot or controller is ready to switch communications. A handoff, in contrast, would move both radar contact and radio communications to the next controller.