This is focused on aircraft on the ground (the manoeuvring area of the aerodrome) or in the vicinity of the aerodrome (mostly the Aerodrome Traffic Circuit) Approach control service
This service links the aerodrome control and the area control and is focused on the climb, descent and approach phases of the flight
What is air traffic control (ATC)?
Air Traffic Service
This is a general term encompassing: Air Traffic Control (ATC)
This is the main service provided by air traffic controllers and is divided into: Aerodrome control service
This is focused on aircraft on the ground (the manoeuvring area of the aerodrome) or in the vicinity of the aerodrome (mostly the Aerodrome Traffic Circuit)
What is ATC authorization?
CLEARED FOR THE OPTION —ATC authorization for an aircraft to make a touch and go, low approach, missed approach, stop and go, or full-stop landing at the discretion of the pilot
It is normally used in training so that an instructor can evaluate a student's performance under changing situations
Topics referred to by the same term
ATC may refer to:
Defunct Colombian cargo airline, 1992–1999
ATC Colombia was a cargo airline created in early 1992 with Colombian partners from the United States and Venezuela. Operating with Douglas DC-8 airplanes, it became the second Colombian cargo company. It ceased its entire operations in 1999.
Commercial semi-state company in Ireland
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is a commercial semi-state company in Ireland responsible for the regulation of safety aspects of air travel. Its head office is in The Times Building in Dublin.
Topics referred to by the same term
ATC may refer to:
Defunct Colombian cargo airline, 1992–1999
ATC Colombia was a cargo airline created in early 1992 with Colombian partners from the United States and Venezuela. Operating with Douglas DC-8 airplanes, it became the second Colombian cargo company. It ceased its entire operations in 1999.
Commercial semi-state company in Ireland
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is a commercial semi-state company in Ireland responsible for the regulation of safety aspects of air travel. Its head office is in The Times Building in Dublin.