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Authorizes aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport controlled by the tower or to transit the Class D airspace. The primary function of a nonapproach control tower is the sequencing of aircraft in the traffic pattern and on the landing area. They provide ground control services to aircraft, vehicles, personnel, and equipment on the airport movement area.
Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25