Air traffic control

/ˈeə tɹˈafɪk kəntɹˈəʊl/

/ˈɛɹ tɹˈæfɪk kəntɹˈoʊl/

Air traffic control

the process or act of controlling and directing the aircrafts during their flight which happens in the control tower using radio

Examples

1. So, the Air Traffic Control has asked the captain, would you be able to land on runway 13?

2. So, he's reporting here to Air Traffic Control that they are experiencing moderate turbulence.

3. After an uneventful takeoff the pilots on board confirmed instructions from Air Traffic Control at 10:30am.

4. So we'll start with radar and Air Traffic Control, or ATC services.