Definition The airport control tower, a critical component of aviation infrastructure, is where ground-based controllers manage and direct aircraft movements both on the ground and
Definition An aircraft cockpit is the designated control center located at the front of an aircraft where pilots operate the vehicle. It contains essential flight
Definition Radar vectoring refers to the navigational guidance provided by Air Traffic Control (ATC) to direct aircraft along specific flight paths using radar equipment. These
Definition A radar approach refers to a precision guidance method for aircraft landing under poor visibility conditions, where air traffic controllers use radar systems to
Definition Radar altimeter technology, also known as radio altimeter technology, refers to a specialized avionic system that uses radio waves to measure an aircraft’s exact
Definition Radar is a detection and tracking system that uses radio waves to determine the distance, direction, and velocity of objects relative to a site.
Definition Beacon codes, also known as transponder codes or squawk codes, are four-digit numerical identifiers assigned to aircraft for identification purposes within the air traffic
Definition An aviation transponder is an electronic device installed in aircraft that receives radio frequency interrogation signals from air traffic control radar systems and automatically
Definition Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) refers to an official bulletin issued by a country’s aviation authority to alert pilots and flight planners about potential
Definition A position report in aviation refers to a standardized communication made by aircraft pilots to air traffic control (ATC) or other authorities to provide
Definition A holding pattern refers to a predetermined maneuver that keeps aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance from air traffic control. This
Definition ATC clearance is a critical component of air traffic management, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of aircraft through controlled airspace. The primary purpose
