During an instrument approach, if ATC instructs you to contact Tower at the FAF, what should you report?

During an instrument approach, if ATC instructs you to contact Tower at the FAF, what should you report?

• A. Who, Where, What, Wheels
• B. Identity, Location, Altitude, Airspeed
• C. Calsigns, Position, Intent, Fuel
• D. Name, Position, Procedure, Time

Answer: (A)

When handing off to Tower at the final approach fix, you should report four essentials: who you are, where you are, what you’re doing, and whether the wheels are down. “Who” is your call sign, “where” your position relative to the FAF or runway, “what” your action (on final approach/landing), and “wheels” indicates gear status (down and locked). This combination gives Tower a clear, immediate understanding of your identity, exact location in the approach, your current phase, and your configuration for landing, enabling safe sequencing and coordination with other traffic. For example, you might say your call sign, your distance/position, that you’re on final, and that gear is down. Other details like airspeed, altitude, or fuel can be provided if requested or as needed, but the core report is built around those four items.

When handing off to Tower at the final approach fix, you should report four essentials: who you are, where you are, what you’re doing, and whether the wheels are down. “Who” is your call sign, “where” your position relative to the FAF or runway, “what” your action (on final approach/landing), and “wheels” indicates gear status (down and locked). This combination gives Tower a clear, immediate understanding of your identity, exact location in the approach, your current phase, and your configuration for landing, enabling safe sequencing and coordination with other traffic. For example, you might say your call sign, your distance/position, that you’re on final, and that gear is down. Other details like airspeed, altitude, or fuel can be provided if requested or as needed, but the core report is built around those four items.