Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
control-tower
Noun
/kənˈtroʊl ˈtaʊər/
Definition
A control tower is a tall structure at an airport from which air traffic controllers coordinate the movement of aircraft.
Examples
- The control tower oversees all flight operations at the airport.
- She watched the planes take off and land from the control tower.
- Air traffic controllers communicate directly from the control tower to pilots.
Meaning
The control tower is essential for ensuring safe takeoffs, landings, and the overall management of air traffic in and around an airport.
Synonyms
- Air traffic control tower
- Aerodrome control
