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NEGATIVE CONTACT

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Used by pilots to inform ATC that:

  1. Previously issued traffic is not in sight. It may be followed by the pilot’s request for the controller to provide assistance in avoiding the traffic.
  2. They were unable to contact ATC on a particular frequency.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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