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Aviation abbreviation

# National Communications Switching Center

NATCO

ABBR · Radio communications and ATC

At a glance

## Meaning of National Communications Switching Center

NATCO stands for National Communications Switching Center in FAA terminology.

### More about National Communications Switching Center

This abbreviation is used in radio communications and air traffic control. The English reference lists National Communications Switching Center with the abbreviation NATCO.

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

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