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air route traffic control center [1 record]

Record 1 2011-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport Personnel and Services
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

A facility established to provide ATC [air traffic control] service to aircraft operating on IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plans (FP) within controlled airspace and principally during the en route phase of flight.

OBS

When equipment capabilities and controller workload permit, certain advisory/assistance services may be provided to VFR [visual flight rules] aircraft.

Key term(s)
  • air route traffic control centre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Installation établie pour fournir le service ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] aux aéronefs IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] à l'intérieur de l'espace aérien contrôlé et principalement pendant la phase en route du vol.

OBS

Lorsque l'équipement et la charge de travail des contrôleurs le permettent, certains services d'aide et de consultation peuvent être fournis aux aéronefs VFR [règles de vol à vue].

Key term(s)
  • air route traffic control centre

Spanish

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