Definition
A phrase used by pilots to ask Air Traffic Control (ATC) to read back the entire IFR route of flight as filed, when any part of the route has been changed or amended after the original clearance was received. It signals that the pilot wants to confirm every leg, fix, airway, and procedure rather than just the changed portion.
Plain English
It means: "Please read me my whole route again from start to finish, not just the part that changed." Pilots use it when an amendment to their flight plan makes them want to verify everything is still correct.
Context Anchor
Used when receiving an instrument flight rules clearance, often before departure or after a route change.
Why Pilots Care
Ensures the pilot receives the exact assigned route and avoids unintended deviations or airspace violations.
Intuition Check
Do not read this as asking for a different route or a more important clearance. It means the pilot wants the entire route spoken out clearly instead of summarized.
Example Sentence 1
After ATC amended the routing twice during taxi, the pilot keyed the mic and said, "Center, request full route clearance."
Example Sentence 2
Because the filed route crossed several airways, the pilot asked for full route clearance to confirm every segment.