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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Estimated off-block time

Aviation; Air traffic control

The estimated time at which the aircraft will commence movement associated with departure.

Expected approach clearance time

Aviation; Air traffic control

The time at which it is expected that an aircraft will be cleared to commence approach for a landing.

Expected further clearance time

Aviation; Air traffic control

The time at which it is expected that further clearance will be issued to an aircraft.

Location indicator

Aviation; Air traffic control

A four-letter code group formulated in accordance with rules prescribed by ICAO and assigned to the location of an aeronautical fixed station.

Flight plan unique identifier (FPUI)

Aviation; Air traffic control

Canada: An electronically generated numeric or alpha-numeric code that can be used as an ATS system confirmation of message delivery and receipt. It can also be used as a message reference number. ...

Flight information

Aviation; Air traffic control

Information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flight, including information on air traffic, meteorological conditions, aerodrome conditions or air route facilities.

Flight inspection

Aviation; Air traffic control

The operation of an aircraft for the purpose of (a) calibrating air NAVAIDs; (b) monitoring or evaluating the performance of air NAVAIDs; or (c) obstacle assessment.