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Radio communications and ATC

# Air traffic control

TERM · Radio communications and ATC

At a glance

## Meaning of Air traffic control

A service organising air traffic and preventing collisions within its defined responsibilities.

### More about Air traffic control

Controllers issue clearances and instructions and coordinate aircraft movements using the procedures applicable to the airspace.

The service does not physically fly the aircraft or remove the pilot's responsibilities. Different units handle aerodrome, approach and en-route traffic within their assigned areas.

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