Air Traffic Control Exam Flashcards
Cleared for takeoff
Permission given to depart the airport and commence a flight
IFR
Instrument Flight Rules
Ground Control
The ATC facility responsible for controlling aircraft on the ground
Runway Incursion
An event where an aircraft or vehicle enters a runway without permission
Holding Pattern
A racetrack-shaped path flown by an aircraft while waiting for permission to land
VFR
Visual Flight Rules
Final Approach
The segment of the approach to landing that begins at the final approach fix or point and ends at the runway threshold
Clearance Delivery
The ATC facility responsible for issuing clearances to aircraft before they depart
ILS
Instrument Landing System
Transponder
A device that transmits an aircraft's position and altitude to ATC
Tower
The ATC facility responsible for controlling aircraft in the vicinity of the airport
SID
Standard Instrument Departure
Approach Control
The ATC facility responsible for controlling aircraft during the approach phase of flight
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization
Minimum Safe Altitude Warning
An automated system that alerts pilots when they are flying too close to the ground or terrain
Final Approach Fix
The point on an instrument approach where the aircraft begins the final descent to the runway
Airspace
The area of the sky where aircraft operate
Ground stop
A restriction placed on the number of aircraft allowed to depart or arrive at an airport due to congestion or weather conditions
Clearance Limit
The point on an instrument flight plan where the aircraft must receive further clearance from ATC
Missed Approach
A procedure where an aircraft must abort its landing and climb back up to a safe altitude due to weather, traffic, or other factors
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