Air Traffic Clearance
/ˈɛər ˈtræfɪk ˈklɪərəns/
Definitions
- (n.) Official authorization from air traffic control for an aircraft to proceed under specified conditions.
The pilot received air traffic clearance before entering the controlled airspace.
Forms
- air traffic clearance
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Commentary
Air traffic clearance is a critical legal and safety concept governing aircraft movement in controlled airspace, often embedded in regulatory and contractual aviation frameworks.
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