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.

Industry: Aviation

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Break

Aviation; Air traffic control

(2) DND: An expression used in radiocommunications to instruct a pilot to execute a rapid level turn.

Cleared through

Aviation; Air traffic control

U.S.: An expression used to indicate ATC authorization for an aircraft to make intermediate stops at specified airports without refiling a flight plan (FP) while en route to the clearance limit.

Customs notification service

Aviation; Air traffic control

U.S.: The service provided by ATS to Customs officials at certain "ports of entry" for advance notification of transborder flights. Note: In Canada, this service is provided only to aircraft ...

Notice to airmen (NOTAM)

Aviation; Air traffic control

A notice distributed by means of telecommunication containing information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely ...

Standby

Aviation; Air traffic control

An expression used in radiocommunication meaning "Wait and I will call you." Note: The caller would normally re-establish contact if the delay is lengthy. "Standby" is not an approval or denial.