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Air traffic control
An in-airport service that facilitates the safe and orderly movement of aircrafts within and between airports, achieved by interpreting data from radar and weather devices, and by maintaining contact with pilots.
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airport advisory area
Aviation; Air traffic control
U.S.: The area within 10 mi. of an airport without a control tower or where the tower is not in operation, and on which an FSS is located.
arrival control
Aviation; Air traffic control
A function of an approach control facility providing ATC service for arriving IFR and, under certain conditions, VFR aircraft.
automated radar terminal systems (ARTS)
Aviation; Air traffic control
U.S.: The generic expression for the ultimate in functional capability afforded by several automation systems. Each system differs in functional capabilities and equipment.
airport traffic area
Aviation; Air traffic control
U.S.: Unless otherwise specifically designated in FAR 93, that airspace within a horizontal radius of 5 SM from the geographical center of any airport at which a control tower is operating, extending ...
aerodrome controller
Aviation; Air traffic control
DND: An officer who has successfully completed a formal aerodrome controller course and has been rated as competent to control aerodrome and ground traffic in accordance with the Canadian Forces ...
airport controller
Aviation; Air traffic control
A duty controller assigned to the airport control position in an airport control tower.
air traffic controller
Aviation; Air traffic control
A person holding a valid licence to control air traffic.
