Glossary
Air Traffic Control
Area Control Center (ACC)
Definition
The ATC facility responsible for aircraft in en-route airspace between terminal areas
Related Terms
Approach Control (APP)
The ATC facility responsible for aircraft in the terminal area around an airport
Flight Information Region (FIR)
A defined area of airspace in which flight information and alerting services are provided
Handoff
The transfer of radar identification and communication between ATC sectors or facilities
More in Air Traffic Control
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Approach Control (APP)
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)
Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
Clearance
Controller-Pilot Data Link (CPDLC)
Flight Progress Strip
Flow Control
Ground Control (GND)
Ground Stop
Handoff
Metering
Radar
Radio Communication
SELCAL (SELCAL)
Separation
Sequencing
Tower Control (TWR)
Vectoring