Which term describes the transfer of both radar identification and communications to another facility or controller?

Which term describes the transfer of both radar identification and communications to another facility or controller?

• A. Point Out
• B. Handoff
• C. Radar Reassignment
• D. Voice Transfer

Answer: (B)

In ATC, a handoff is the process of transferring radar identification and two-way radio communications from one controller to another as an aircraft moves from one sector or facility to another. When the handoff is completed, the receiving controller takes over responsibility for monitoring the aircraft, issuing clearances, and maintaining separation, while the pilot continues to communicate on the new controller’s frequency. The transfer ensures continuous surveillance and control, so the aircraft remains identified on radar and in contact with the appropriate controller. Point out is a coordination term used to alert another controller to the presence of an aircraft in their airspace but doesn’t transfer control or communications. Radar reassignment and voice transfer aren’t the standard terms for the combined action of moving both identification and communications.

In ATC, a handoff is the process of transferring radar identification and two-way radio communications from one controller to another as an aircraft moves from one sector or facility to another. When the handoff is completed, the receiving controller takes over responsibility for monitoring the aircraft, issuing clearances, and maintaining separation, while the pilot continues to communicate on the new controller’s frequency. The transfer ensures continuous surveillance and control, so the aircraft remains identified on radar and in contact with the appropriate controller.

Point out is a coordination term used to alert another controller to the presence of an aircraft in their airspace but doesn’t transfer control or communications. Radar reassignment and voice transfer aren’t the standard terms for the combined action of moving both identification and communications.