Air Traffic Control (ATC) is an important part of aviation. The term refers to the service provided by ground based controllers who provide directions to aircraft transiting a specific airspace. The main goal of ATC is to provide a safe separation between aircraft flying in their control area. This way ATC prevents collisions, expedites the flow of traffic and provides information and support to pilots.
In certain countries the ATC has also a security or defensive role and it is run by the military.
List of Air navigation service providers
Air Traffic Control at Wikipedia
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In certain countries the ATC has also a security or defensive role and it is run by the military.
Table of contents
Language
Airport control
Ground control
Local control or air control
Flight data / clearance delivery
Approach and terminal control
En-route, center, or area control
Problems
Traffic
Weather
Call signs
See also
List of Air navigation service providers
References
Air Traffic Control at Wikipedia
Aviation pages
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