Glossary
Air Traffic Control
Sequencing
Definition
The process of arranging arriving aircraft in an orderly line for approach and landing
Related Terms
Approach Control (APP)
The ATC facility responsible for aircraft in the terminal area around an airport
Metering
The controlled timing of aircraft to manage arrival flow at busy airports
Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR)
A published flight procedure followed by aircraft arriving at an airport
Vectoring
ATC directing an aircraft to fly specific headings for traffic sequencing or separation
Related Guides
More in Air Traffic Control
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Approach Control (APP)
Area Control Center (ACC)
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
Tower Control (TWR)
Vectoring