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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Downwind

Aviation; Air traffic control

Other expression for: downwind leg

En route flight advisory service

Aviation; Air traffic control

U.S.: A service specifically designed to provide, upon pilot request, timely weather information pertinent to his/her type of flight, intended route of flight, and altitude. The FSSs providing this ...

Flight watch

Aviation; Air traffic control

U.S.: Other expression for: en route flight advisory service

Expected departure clearance time

Aviation; Air traffic control

U.S.: The runway release time assigned to an aircraft in a controlled departure time programme and shown on the flight progress strip as an EDCT.

Field elevation

Aviation; Air traffic control

Other expression for: aerodrome elevation

Go ahead

Aviation; Air traffic control

An expression used in radiocommunication meaning "Proceed with your message." Note: This expression should not be used in surface movement communications whenever the possibility exists of ...

Ferry flight

Aviation; Air traffic control

A flight for the purpose of (a) returning an aircraft to base; (b) delivering an aircraft from one location to another; or (c) moving an aircraft to and from a maintenance base. Ferry flights, ...