Which of the following is the correct phraseology to taxi an aircraft from Spartan Aviation, that is requesting an intersection departure?

• A. Cessna One Seven Two Papa Tango, Academy Ground, Runway Two Eight Right At Charlie, Taxi Via Golf-Bravo, Hold Short Of Runway One Six
• B. Cessna One Seven Two Papa Tango, Academy Ground, Runway Two Eight Right, Taxi Via Golf-Bravo, Hold Short Of Runway One Six, Intersection Departure Approved
• C. Cessna One Seven Two Papa Tango, Academy Ground, Runway Two Eight Right At Charlie, Taxi Via Golf-Bravo, Hold Short Of Runway One Six
• D. Cessna One Seven Two Papa Tango, Academy Tower, Runway One Zero Left At Foxtrot, Taxi Via Foxtrot

Answer: (A)

The key idea is to be precise about where you’re going and how you’ll get there on the ground when you’re requesting an intersection departure. You must name the exact intersection point and the exact taxi route, plus where you’ll hold until the intersection departure clearance is issued. In this scenario, stating you’re on Academy Ground, heading to Runway 28 Right at Charlie, taxiing via Golf–Bravo, and holding short of Runway 16 gives ground control a clear picture of your taxi path and where you’ll stop before the intersection. That clarity is essential to avoid conflicts and to ensure the controller can grant the intersection departure properly when ready.

It’s important to leave the ATC action out of the taxi clearance. “Intersection Departure Approved” is something ATC would say after reviewing your request and granting it; it isn’t part of the pilot’s initial taxi clearance. So the phrasing that includes the precise intersection, the route, and the hold-short instruction—but not the approval—best communicates your intent. Using a version that omits the intersection detail, uses the tower instead of ground, or appends the approval phrase to the taxi clearance would be incorrect.