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APPROACH CONTROL SERVICE

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Air traffic control service provided by an approach control facility for arriving and departing VFR/IFR aircraft and, on occasion, en route aircraft. At some airports not served by an approach control facility, the ARTCC provides limited approach control service.

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

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