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An air traffic controller is a person responsible for the coordination of air traffic within controlled airspace. Typically they work in area control centers or control towers, where they monitor airc
An air traffic controller working in a tower at Zurich International Airport, Switzerland.
Archie League on duty at St. Louis Airport with his equipment such as signaling flags stored in a wheelbarrow.
A Women's Auxiliary Air Force Corporal watching an aircraft approach from a control tower during World War II. On the table are a radio receiver, hand-held Aldis signalling lamp, and log book.
Controllers often work from a control tower like this one at Birmingham Airport, England
Air traffic control
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Air traffic control is a service provided by ground-based air traffic controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and through controlled airspace. The primary purpose of ATC is to prevent collisions
Air traffic controller
…controller (ATC) is a person responsible for the coordination of air traffic within controlled airspace. Typically they work in area control centers or control towers, where they monitor aircraft movements and maintain direct communication with the pilots. The profession dates back to the early 20th century, evolving…
The air traffic control tower of Mumbai International Airport in India
ATC staff at Washington National Airport's tower, 1958
Control tower at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport