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Aviation abbreviation

# Positive Control Airspace

PCA

ABBR · Radio communications and ATC

At a glance

## Meaning of Positive Control Airspace

PCA stands for Positive Control Airspace in FAA terminology.

### More about Positive Control Airspace

This abbreviation is used in radio communications and air traffic control. The English reference lists Positive Control Airspace with the abbreviation PCA.

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

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