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NORDO (No Radio)

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

Aircraft that cannot or do not communicate by radio when radio communication is required are referred to as “NORDO.”

See LOST COMMUNICATIONS.

In the 7110.65

Used in 2 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 13-1-8Recording of Control Data
  2. 14-2-2Abnormal Situations