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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Precision approach procedure

Aviation; Air traffic control

An instrument approach procedure (IAP) using azimuth and glide path (GP) information provided by an instrument landing system (ILS), a microwave landing system (MLS) or a precision approach radar ...

Radar approach

Aviation; Air traffic control

An approach executed by an aircraft under the direction of a radar controller.

Noise abatement procedure

Aviation; Air traffic control

A procedure developed to ensure that the necessary safety of flight operations is maintained while exposure to noise on the ground is minimized.

Precision radar approach

Aviation; Air traffic control

An instrument approach procedure (IAP) in which the final approach is conducted in accordance with directions issued by a controller referring to a precision approach radar (PAR) display.

Shuttle procedure

Aviation; Air traffic control

A manoeuvre involving a descent or a climb in a pattern resembling a holding pattern.

Surveillance approach

Aviation; Air traffic control

(1) An emergency radar approach provided by ATC intended to assist an aircraft in executing an approach and landing. (2) U.S. Military: An instrument approach wherein the air traffic controller ...

Stopway

Aviation; Air traffic control

A defined rectangular area on the ground at the end of the runway in the direction of takeoff prepared as a suitable area in which an aeroplane can be stopped in the case of an aborted takeoff.