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Aircraft operating in the traffic pattern or within sight of the tower, or aircraft known to be departing or arriving from flight in local practice areas, or aircraft executing practice instrument approaches at the airport.

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

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