Glossary
Air Traffic Control
Tower Control (TWR)
Definition
The ATC position responsible for aircraft on or near the runway and in the immediate airport area
Related Terms
Approach Control (APP)
The ATC facility responsible for aircraft in the terminal area around an airport
Control Tower (TWR)
The facility at an airport from which air traffic controllers direct aircraft movements
Ground Control (GND)
The ATC position responsible for aircraft and vehicles on airport taxiways and ramps
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
Sequencing
Vectoring