Definition
A phrase used by ATC to inform a pilot that traffic previously called out as a factor is no longer a factor. The phrase used in full is 'Traffic No Longer A Factor,' meaning the other aircraft is no longer a concern for the pilot's flight path because of separation, divergence, landing, or change of course.
Plain English
Controller-speak for 'that other airplane I told you about earlier — you don't need to worry about it anymore.' It has moved away, landed, or otherwise stopped being a conflict.
Context Anchor
Heard during radio communication with air traffic control after a controller has already pointed out nearby aircraft.
Why Pilots Care
Frees the pilot from continued visual search or avoidance maneuvering for traffic that is no longer relevant.
Intuition Check
Do not read this as “all traffic is gone.” It means the specific traffic that was previously called out is no longer a factor for you.
Example Sentence 1
Cessna 12X, previously issued traffic is no longer a factor.
Example Sentence 2
After the other aircraft turned away, ATC confirmed previously issued traffic is not a concern.