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1.5.1.4 Terminal area (TMA)
TMAs are classified as airspace class C or D.
The APP (Approach Control) manages arriving and departing flights in the TMA.
Flight in a TMA requires two-way radio communication. There is a transponder
requirement with altitude reporting (MODE C or S) in class C airspace, but not
in TMA with class D airspace.
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1.5.2 Air traffic services
At larger airports, different air traffic services ensure that everything proceeds
correctly and safely.
The purpose of air traffic services is:
- To prevent collisions between aircraft.
- To prevent collisions in the maneuvering area between aircraft and
obstacles.
- To promote and regulate air traffic.
- To provide advice and information necessary for the safe and efficient
conduct of flight (Flight Information Service).
- To notify the appropriate control center, flight information center, and
rescue center about aircraft requiring search and rescue services and
assist as necessary (Alerting Service).
Air traffic services are divided into the following categories:
- Flight Control Service
- Flight Information Service
- Alerting Service
1.5.2.1 Flight control service
- Area Control Service:
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