Aircraft that cannot or do not communicate by radio when radio communication is required are referred to as “NORDO.”
Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25
NORDO (No Radio)
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Aircraft that cannot or do not communicate by radio when radio communication is required are referred to as “NORDO.”
Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25