Airport Traffic Control Tower

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Airport Traffic Control Tower: At controlled airports, the tower has control responsibilities for traffic in its

area. It coordinates with Approach/Departure Control for the safe and efficient flow of traffic into and out

of that airspace area. Do not taxi onto or across an active runway without tower approval.

NOTE: At some airports, the tower

frequencies may be footnoted for a

special use such as for arrival or

departure, or for use on a specific

runway.

Ground Control: A control branch of the tower responsible for control of all traffic on the ground as the

airport except on the active runway.

Clearance Delivery: A special non-control branch of the Tower set up to relay clearances to pilots. Its

primary purpose is to relieve frequency congestion on Tower and Ground control frequencies. If available,

it is the primary frequency for requesting your IFR clearance. If not available, use Ground Control to

request your clearance.

NOTE: Some airports may use the same frequency for both Ground Control and Clearance delivery;

however, when calling for your clearance, call “—Clearance Delivery” to ensure the right personnel obtain

your clearance.

SAME

FREQUENCY

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