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Aviation abbreviation

# ATC tower, approach and departure control facility

TAD

ABBR · Radio communications and ATC

At a glance

## Meaning of ATC tower, approach and departure control facility

TAD stands for ATC tower, approach and departure control facility in FAA terminology.

### More about ATC tower, approach and departure control facility

This abbreviation is used in radio communications and air traffic control. The English reference lists ATC tower, approach and departure control facility with the abbreviation TAD.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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