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Tower En Route Control (TEC)

The control of IFR en route traffic within delegated airspace between two or more adjacent approach control facilities, designed to expedite traffic and reduce control and pilot communication requirements.

Dictionary Term

Tower En Route Control (TEC)

Definition

  • The control of IFR en route traffic within delegated airspace between two or more adjacent approach control facilities, designed to expedite traffic and reduce control and pilot communication requirements.

References

  • Instrument Procedures Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2017