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AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICE [ICAO]

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A service provided for the purpose of:

  1. Preventing collisions:
  2. Between aircraft; and 3. On the maneuvering area between aircraft and obstructions.
  3. Expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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