Air traffic control

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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back course sector

Aviation; Air traffic control

The course sector that is situated on the opposite side of the localizer (LOC) antenna from the runway.

control sector

Aviation; Air traffic control

A subdivision of a designated control area within which responsibility is assigned to one controller or to a small group of controllers.

commercial air service

Aviation; Air traffic control

Any use of aircraft for hire or reward.

community aerodrome radio station (CARS)

Aviation; Air traffic control

An aeronautical radio station established to provide aviation support services at certain isolated aerodromes in the Arctic and northern Quebec, in accordance with the provisions contained in the ...

composite route system

Aviation; Air traffic control

An organized oceanic route structure that incorporates reduced lateral spacing between routes and in which composite separation is authorized.

co-ordinated universal time

Aviation; Air traffic control

The time system used in aviation operations and given to the nearest minute, except when the pilot requests a time check. Time checks are given to the nearest 15 s. The day begins at 0000 and ends at ...