UK ADI 1 - Responsibilities of Aerodrome Control

Question 1

Aerodrome Control is responsible for:

Answer 1

Info and instructions to achieve a safe, orderly and expeditions flow of air traffic, and to:

Prevent collisions between:

• Aircraft in the vicinity of and within the ATZ
• Aircraft taking off and landing
• Aircraft and vehicles, obstructions and other aircraft on manoeuvring area
• Assist in preventing collisions between aircraft on the apron

Question 2

What does the Air Controller have absolute authority over?

Answer 2

All movements on active runways and their access points

Question 3

What specific responsibilities does Aerodrome Control have?

Answer 3

• Alerting safety services (?)
• Notifying aircraft any depletion of RFFS
• Provide Approach Control when delegated
• Supply information to APR: info on IFR/SVFR/VFR traffic. Essential aerodrome information