Air Traffic Control

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
ATC
Pronunciation
/ɛr ˈtræfɪk kənˈtroʊl/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
Military

Examples in Context

  1. They have to wait for clearance from air traffic control.
  2. The volume of scheduled flights is straining the air traffic control system
  3. Analysts fear the overstretched air traffic control system could reach breaking point.
  4. Air traffic control reported a hijacked medical aircraft.
  5. But actually, you want commercial jetliners to show up on radar for good air traffic control.

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