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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Holding area

Aviation; Air traffic control

The airspace to be protected for holding aircraft in accordance with ATC holding criteria.

Helicopter

Aviation; Air traffic control

A power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft that derives its lift in flight from aerodynamic reactions on one or more power-driven rotors on substantially vertical axes.

Established holding area

Aviation; Air traffic control

A holding area that has been predetermined by the unit responsible for the airspace concerned.

Heliport

Aviation; Air traffic control

An aerodrome used or intended to be used for the arrival, landing, takeoff or departure of vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (VTOL).

Forest fire area

Aviation; Air traffic control

An area on the surface of the earth upon which standing timber, grass or any other vegetation or buildings are smouldering or burning.

Helipad

Aviation; Air traffic control

A designated area, usually with a prepared surface, used for the takeoff, landing, or parking of helicopters.

Military operations area (MOA)

Aviation; Air traffic control

An airspace of defined dimensions established to segregate certain military activities from IFR traffic and to identify, for VFR traffic, where the activities are conducted.