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Radio communications and ATC

# Control tower

TERM · Radio communications and ATC

At a glance

## Meaning of Control tower

The facility from which controllers manage aerodrome traffic and nearby movements.

### More about Control tower

Tower controllers issue clearances and coordinate with other services within their assigned area of responsibility.

They do not control an aircraft for its entire route. After departure it normally transfers to other air traffic services; the precise division of responsibilities depends on local airspace arrangements.

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