air traffic control

[air-traf-ik] / ˈɛərˌtræf ɪk /

NOUN

ground monitors of aircraft

Synonyms

WEAK

ATC air traffic control service flight control

Example Sentences

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However, the film never asks why a therapist or crisis negotiator wasn’t brought in to assist air traffic control in trying to save Russell’s life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Across the United States, major airports have been inundated by flight disruptions, security lines spilling out of terminals, air traffic control outages, and overworked and understaffed employees struggling to keep it all running.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

“The proposed increase is significant and would stress the runway, terminal and air traffic control systems at the airport,” the FAA said in its federal register notice for the meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

In a statement, Kenya Airways said it was experiencing "air traffic control operational delays affecting certain departures and arrivals".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

“More than a pilot loves air traffic control, baby. You still love me?”

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King