Control Tower
정의
A tall building at an airport from which air traffic controllers direct aircraft movements on the ground and in the surrounding airspace. Provides visual oversight of runways and taxiways.
관련 용어
Ground Control
The ATC position responsible for directing aircraft movement on taxiways and non-active runways at an airport. Coordinates with tower control for runway crossings.
ATC Clearance
Authorization from air traffic control for an aircraft to proceed under specified conditions, including route, altitude, and speed. Pilots must receive clearance before taxiing, taking off, or landing.
ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service)
A continuous broadcast of recorded non-control airport information including weather, active runways, and NOTAMs. Updated hourly and identified by a phonetic alphabet letter.