IATA Message Forms
IATA Message Forms
IATA Message Forms
IATA Messages
Contents
This chapter contains the following sections: page
1 Priority indicator
2 Movement Indicator
3 Departure
4 Delay & Delay codes
5 Next Info Messages
6 Arrival & Diversion
7 Supplemental Information
8 LDM, CPM, UCM, ULDs O/B, PTM & PSM
Introduction
Priority indicators are to be shown at the beginning of the address line followed by a
space.
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Dispatch
A departure message is to be dispatched for every flight operated with flight number,
irrespective the owner or operator
NOTES: • Departure message for code-share flights is to be dispatched as bilaterally agreed.
• Departure message is to be dispatched immediately after take-off.
Message Indicators
There are different indicators for different types of messages:
Distribution
The departure message is to be distributed as follows:
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QU
Priority indicator for movement messages.
QX, QK or QD can also be used.
SXFKPXH SXFKOXH
Teletype address(es) for departure message.
.ISTAPXH 121627 .ISTAPXH SB/121627 YB
Originator, Originator,
date/time group recharge,
date/time group
operator’s initials
Teletype address of originator and designator of the airline to be charged for the message
must be separated by a space.
MVT MVT
RAT0123/09.ECENZ.IST RAT0123/09. ECENZ.IST
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MVT COR
RAT0123/09. ECENZ.IST MVT
AD1245/1253 EA 1559DUS RAT0123/09.ECENZ.IST
PX223/100 AD1145/1153 EA 1459DUS
= PX323=
AA actual time of arrival, consisting of time of touch-down actual time, when the
aircraft come to rest (on blocks)
AD actual time of departure, consisting of actual time, when the aircraft starts to
move, either by its own power or pushback (off-blocks) time of takeoff
(airborne time)
EA estimated time of arrival
ED estimated time of departure
NI when the next information will be given in case of indefinite delays
FLIGHT INFORMATION
AD1245/1253 EA 1559DUS
AD1245/1253 EA 1559DUS Actual Departure
Off Blocks 12:45/Take-off 12:53
Estimated Arrival time 15:59 to DUS
The time groups are to be separated by an oblique.
DL93/81/0020/0015
DL93/81/0020/0015 Delay93/81/duration 0020/0015
93= Aeroplane rotation
(00:20 min delay for 93)
81= ATFM due to ATC en-route demand/capacity
(00:15 min delay for 81)
PX223/100
PX323+02 Total Revenue Pax 323 and 02 no seat holder
PX223/100 Passenger on board;
For the first Destination DUS, 223 Pax
Transit to the second destination 100 Pax
Special Information
SI Check Co-Mail Urgent
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DELAY MESSAGE
MVT
RAT0123/09. ECENZ. IST
ED091300
DL81
=
MVT MVT
RAT0123/09. ECENZ. IST RAT0123/09. ECENZ. IST
ED100100 NI091245
DL81 DL41
SI DEL TWO SI HYDRAULIC PUMP CHANGE
= =
'! ( ! )
on date 10th at 01:00. On date 09th at 12:45
" *$ + " *$ .
,(&- ,($ % , " ! )
* " ! !!
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1. If a revised time of departure cannot be estimated even approximately at the time of the
origination of the delay message, the indicator NI for “Next Information“ shall be used in
lieu of the indicator ED.
2. The indicator NI is followed by the date/time group at which further information will be
issued.
See delay message samples above.
General
Delay codes are used to express the reason for delay or other handling irregularities in
aeroplane movement messages. They must be applied impartially, as a means to identify
corrective action.
In case of doubt of interpretation, the SI part of the movement message may be used for
supplementary explanation.
Subcodes are to be specified in the SI part of the movement message.
/
0 "1 " 2 3* " 4" " 5 " " 6" 0 */
0" 04 0
'6!6* 6 40"070 0 8 6" /4 6 " # 9 4" (" " 0 * " :" 3 4 6
8/2 2 !
:
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91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
Dispatch
An arrival message is to be dispatched for every flight:
Operated with flight number, irrespective the owner or operator.
NOTE:
Arrival message for code-share flights is to be dispatched as bilaterally agreed.
Arrival message is to be dispatched immediately after landing.
The arrival identifier AA is followed by touch down and on-block time. The time groups
are to be separated by an oblique.
Message example
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DIV
Diversion Message
SR8694/26.ECENZ.IST
Call-sign/date.reg.intended-Destination
EA1645 ESB
Estimated Arrival time (16:45) to ESB
DR72 PX151
DR (Code for Diversion), Reason as DL Code 72; PAX O/B 151
SI ALL RUNWAYS CLOSED DUE HEAVY WIND
SI: Explanations if needed.
&
The Loadmessage shall be transmitted
for all multi sector flights to the next station except the last station of the multi sector
flight
to the alternate station, if the landing at the next scheduled destination seems doubtful.
from the scheduled destination station to the alternate station if the aircraft is diverted
during flight
The load message will be completed by transferring all load details into the shaded boxes
of the Loadsheet for every destination of the flight in the sequence of routing. Last minute
changes must be considered in the load message.
The station dispatching the load message is responsible for the correct transmission of the
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message. A cross-check therefore shall be made between the Loadsheet and the copy of
the Teletype Loadmessage. In case of discrepancies, a second message shall be sent giving the
appropriate correction. In this case the indication “COR” - corrected version- shall be stated in
the message.
EXAMPLE:
QD FRAOWSB FRAKZSB ISTUSXH FRASPSB
.ESBUSXH SB/091315SB
LDM
RAT0123/09.ECENZ.Y323.3/8
-DUS.161/119/43/19.T.9335.2/2105.4/5330 5/1900 PAX/323 B/8775 C/1450
=
EXAMPLE:
QD FRAOWSB FRAKZSB ISTUSXH FRASPSB
.ESBUSXH SB/091315SB
COR
LDM
RAT0123/09. ECENZ.Y323.3/8
-DUS.161/119/43/19.T.9335.2/2105.4/5330 5/1900 PAX/323 B/8775 C/1450
"
LDM
Load Message
COR
Correction to Load Message
RAT0123/09.ECENZ.Y323.3/8
RAT0123 (Call-sign)
RAT0123/09 (Date)
RAT0123/09.ECENZ (Registration)
RAT0123/09.ECENZ.Y323 (A/C Pax Capacity-All Echonomy 323)
RAT0123/09.ECENZ.Y323.3/8 (Cockpit/Cabin-Crew Configuration)
-DUS.161/119/43/19.T.9335.2/2105.4/5330 5/1900 PAX/323 B/8775 C/1450
-DUS (Destination) 161/119/43/19.T.9335.2/2105.4/5330 5/1900 PAX/323 B/8775 C/1450
Pax as 161 Male, 119 Female, 43 Child, 19 Infant
Can be expressed as 280/43/19 if agreed (280 Adult / 43 Children / 19 Infant)
Can be expressed as F-C-Y according to configuration. (F First, C Club, Y Economy)
%DUS.161/119/43/19 ()**+,-,./+0-+**/+-.)//PAX/323 B/8775 C/1450
T for Total 9335, At hold 2 2105, At hold 4 5330 and At hold 5 1900 kg
-DUS.161/119/43/19.T.9335.2/2105.4/5330 5/1900 #1-*,*2-344+ -.0+/
Total Pax 323
Total Baggege weight is 8775 and Total Cargo weight is 1450 kg
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EXAMPLE:
"
QD FRAOWSB FRAKZSB ISTUSXH FRASPSB
.ESBUSXH SB/091315SB
LDM
RAT0123/09. ECENZ.F0/C42/Y108.2/6
This A/C is configured as First 0 / Club 42 / Economy 108 and the
Crew Composition is Cockpit 2 and Cabin 6.
-DUS.0/42/86.T.550.2/440.4/110 PAX/128 B/440 C/110
-DUS(destination).0/42/86.T.550.2/440.4/110 PAX/128 B/440 C/110
-DUS.0/42/86.T.550.2/440.4/110 PAX/128 B/440 C/110
42 club seat are full and only 86 of 108 economy passengers are on board.
-DUS.0/42/86.T.550.2/440.4/110 PAX/128 B/440 C/110
Total cargo is 550kg, to hold 2 440 and to hold 4 110kg is loaded.
-DUS.0/42/86.T.550.2/440.4/110 PAX/128 B/440 C/110
Total Passenger O/B is 128.
-DUS.0/42/86.T.550.2/440.4/110 PAX/128 B/440 C/110
Total baggage weight is 440 and Total cargo is 110 kgs.
.PAD/0/0/1
Among the 86 of economy passengers, there is 1 no-fee passenger.
(Passenger Available for Disembarkation)
.HEA/1/110
One peace of heavy cargo (110 kgs) is loaded,
SI NIL
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Purpose
The container/pallet distribution message:
Is a basis for load planning at transit stations.
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Gives information for the disposition of adequate equipment and manpower for the
unloading.
Gives information to calculate the unloading sequence (e.g. to prevent tail-tipping).
The container/pallet distribution message is built up as follows:
1. Address and communication references.
2. Standard message identifier and flight record.
3. ULD information.
4. Bulk load information.
5. Supplementary information.
Load category codes:
1. Mass of ULD and load category code or group of load category codes must be
separated by an oblique.
2. The codes listed below are to be used for the identification of the different load
categories:
Code Description
B Local baggage
BF First class baggage (red priority baggage)
BC Business class baggage (blue priority baggage)
BY Economy class baggage
BT Transfer baggage
C Cargo
D Crew baggage
E Extra equipment (e.g. additional catering, unmanifested flight spares, etc.)
H ULD and/or its load to be transhipped to a connecting flight (onward
destination and/or flight to be shown in SI element).
M Mail
N No container or pallet at position (empty position/”no-fit”)
T Transfer load (the letter ”T” must be added to the appropriate load category
code, e.g. ”BT” for transfer baggage)
U Unserviceable container/pallet
X Empty container or pallet
"
QU ISTKLLX ZRHKMXH
.ZRHKLXH SB/021214/XY
CPM
SB1954/02.ECENZ.31904H01
-11L/PKC/IST/630/C
-12L/AKH/IST/600/C
-41L/AKH/IST/620/C
-42L/AKH/IST/583/BC/BY0
-43L/DZH/IST/96/E/BY
-5/IST/50/BY
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SI
TWO BABY-STROLLERS IN CPT 5
"
CPM
Container/pallet distribution message (CPM)
SB1954/02.ECENZ.A300B4
Call-sign/Date.Registration/AircraftVersionNumber
-11L/PKC/IST/630/C
Position/Type/DEST/Kgs/Type of Load-Cargo
-12L/AKH/IST/600/C
Position/Type/DEST/Kgs/Type of Load-Cargo
-41L/AKH/IST/620/C
Position/Type/DEST/Kgs/Type of Load-Cargo
-42L/AKH/IST/583/BC/BY0
Position/Type/DEST/Kgs/Type of Load-Business class baggage /Economy Baggage NIL
-43L/DZH/IST/96/E/BY
Position/Type/DEST/Kgs/Type of Load- Extra equipment and Economy Baggage
-5/IST/50/BY
Position/DEST/Kgs/Type of Load-Economy Baggage
SI
TWO BABY-STROLLERS IN CPT 5
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6 "
QD SSGKLSB DLAKLSB ZRHKMXH
.ZRHKLXH SB/300859/MAR04
CPM
SB272/30.ECENZ.300B4
-11/PWB/SSG/1540/C
-12P/PMC/SSG/1610/C
-13P/PMC/SSG/1660/C
-21P/PMC/DLA/2870/C
-22P/PAJ/DLA/3375/C
-31L/XKN/DLA/615/C
-31R/AKE/DLA/765/C
-32/PLB/DLA/1590/C
-33L/AVE/DLA/813/M1
-33R/AVE/DLA/740/BY1
-41L/AVE/DLA/840/BY0
-41R/AKE/SSG/780/C.COL/149
-42L/AVE/DLA/948/BY0
-42R/AVE/SSG/513/BY2
-43L/AVE/DLA/370/BC3
-43R/AVE/SSG/267/BC3
-5/SSG/633/M/BY/C.RRY/0PT3.XPS/DLA/511/C/BY
-DIP/DLA/6/C
SI
ONE BABY-STROLLER TO SSG IN CPT 5
7
QD ZRHFMSB
.YULKKSB 010317
UCM
SB135/31JUL.ECENZ.YUL
IN
.PAP4937SB.AAK5583SB.AVE6843SB.AVE6772SB.AVE6193SB.AVE6057SB
OUT
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.PAP4752SB/ZRH/C.RAP9005SB/GVA/C.AWD2508SB/CAI/C.AVE9518SB/GVA/C
.AVE6227SB/ZRH/B.PAP4787SB/XXX.PAP4838SB/XXX
SI PAL PAP4783SB/PAP4838SB RETURNED TO ZRH TO REDUCE OVERSTOCK
AT YUL COR AWD2508SB TO READ 2503SB
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ALP PLA
Volume 240 cu. ft. (6.8 cu. m.) Volume 245 cu. ft (7.0 cu. m.)
Tare weight 185 kgs/407 lbs Tare weight 73 kgs/161 lbs
Max Gross Weight 747 & 777 747 & 777 Max Gross Weight 747 & 777 747 & 777
3175 kgs/6985 Ibs 3175 kgs/6985 Ibs
# - . - #' 4+48,//
Wide body aircraft. Full width lower deck
container.
Suitable for :
Boeing 747, 767, 777, 757-200F
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# - . - #' ;
,(,$
Wide body aircraft. Full width pallet with
net.
Suitable for : Boeing 747, 767, 777
;
,(,$ < 9:
Wide body aircraft. Full width pallet with
net.
Suitable for : Boeing 747, 767, 777
Lower deck pallet suitable for : Boeing 747
& 767
Volume 450 cu. ft. (12.7 cu. m.)
Tare weight 130 kgs/286 lbs
Max Gross Weight 747 5034 kgs 11075 lbs
Max Gross Weight 767 5103 kgs 11227 lbs
Please note that the maximum gross weight
is variable for the different aircraft types, in
case of transfer
#;<
Lower deck container suitable
for : A320
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& ,;,(,$ #
Wide body aircraft. Half width lower deck
container.
Suitable for : Boeing 767
#=
Lower deck container.
Suitable for Boeing 767 only.
%2
Wide body and narrow body aircraft.
For the carriage of Secure product
shipments only
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& );,(,$ ##
Wide body aircraft.
Full width lower deck container.
Suitable for : Boeing 747, 767 & 777
6
On board message shall be sent for single sector flights or last sector of multi sector flights
whenever a special load is carried ( AOG, AVI, HUM, BED, etc.)
EXAMPLE :
QD ISTUSXH ISTKZSB
.DUSKOXH SB/141220 YB
O/B SB0123/14
AVI/2
=
( 5 (
Passenger holding a confirmed (OK) or requested (RQ) reservation on a connecting flight
within 24 hours after scheduled arrival at the transfer station, have to be recorded numerically
and divided into destinations.
EXAMPLE :
QD FRAAPXH
.ISTUSXH SB/151215 GY
PTM SB0123/15 PTM Call-sign/Date
LH145 CGN M02 B02 To LH145 dest CGN, 2 male 2 bags
SK256 CPH F01 B01 To SK256 dest CPH, 1 Female, 1 bag
=
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Each boarding station has to dispatch a separate PSM to each subsequent destination
station of the flight. No PSM need to be sent when a TPM is sent to such station.
EXAMPLE :
QD ISTUSXH ISTKZSB Disembarking station
.FRAAPXH SB/161425SB Boarding station
PSM Message identifier
SB0123/16 Flight number and date
GULAY/UM10 UM aged 10
BECK/WCHC/OWN Disable pax with own wheelchair O/B
LITZ/WCHC Non-ambulant passenger
ANGELO/ UM08 UM age 08
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