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Air traffic control
/ˈeə tɹˈafɪk kəntɹˈəʊl/
/ˈɛɹ tɹˈæfɪk kəntɹˈoʊl/Air traffic control
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the process or act of controlling and directing the aircrafts during their flight which happens in the control tower using radio
air traffic control
n
Example
Air traffic control had to divert several incoming flights to different runways.
The pilot received clearance from air traffic control to take off.
The pilot reported to the air traffic control tower, informing them of the aircraft's position and readiness for takeoff.
The navigation of the aircraft through turbulent weather required precise communication between the cockpit crew and air traffic control.
During the storm, planes were forced to stack up in the air, creating a challenging situation for air traffic control.
