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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Operating position

Aviation; Air traffic control

A position within a sector from which ATS are provided. There may be one or more operating positions within a sector.

Touchdown and lift-off area (TLOF)

Aviation; Air traffic control

A load-bearing area on which a helicopter may touch down or lift off.

Precipitation

Aviation; Air traffic control

Any product of the condensation of atmospheric water vapour that is deposited on the earth's surface.

Obstacle clearance altitude (OCA)

Aviation; Air traffic control

The lowest altitude above the elevation of the relevant runway threshold or above the aerodrome elevation, as applicable, used in establishing compliance with appropriate obstacle clearance criteria.

Restricted instrument procedure (RIP)

Aviation; Air traffic control

An instrument approach, departure or transition procedure that is not authorised for public use, but that has been approved by Transport Canada for restricted use by one or more operators and by the ...

Transition altitude

Aviation; Air traffic control

The altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes.

Non-precision approach procedure

Aviation; Air traffic control

An instrument approach procedure (IAP) in which only electronic azimuth information is provided. No electronic glide path (GP) information is provided and obstacle assessment in the final segment is ...