# Record ATC clearance

The ATC Clearance tool helps capture a departure clearance quickly without relying on the system keyboard.

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## <mark style="color:$warning;">Structured mode</mark>

Use Structured mode when ATC gives a normal clearance in a predictable sequence.

1. Open **ATC CLEARANCE**.
2. Tap the first field.
3. Enter SID or routing, runway, initial altitude, squawk, and frequencies.
4. Use **NEXT** to move through fields in order.
5. Use **DONE** to close the keyboard.

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Key fields include:

* SID / routing.
* Runway.
* Initial altitude.
* Squawk.
* Departure, Ground, Tower, and Clearance Delivery frequencies.
* Remarks.

## <mark style="color:$warning;">Scratchpad mode</mark>

Use Scratchpad when the clearance is too fast, non-standard, or easier to capture as text.

1. Switch to **SCRATCHPAD**.
2. Type the clearance as received.
3. Use field tabs to insert labels when helpful.

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## <mark style="color:$warning;">Taxi mode</mark>

Taxi mode is a tap-to-build route tool for taxi instructions. It highlights runway crossings and hold-short instructions so they stand out.

1. Switch to **TAXI**.
2. Tap route tokens as clearance is received.
3. Use runway crossing and hold-short buttons when applicable.
4. Clear the taxi route when complete.

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Taxi route data is transient and is not intended as a long-term saved record.


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