10 Interesting Fact About Air Traffic Control

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• Air Traffic Control (ATC) is a system of air traffic regulation in charge of directing aircraft to be able to fly safely and efficiently in the air.
• ATC officers must maintain communication with the pilot and provide instructions to avoid collisions with other aircraft.
• ATC uses a radar system to track the position of the aircraft, height, and speed in the air.
• ATC officers must understand English, because the language is used as an international language in air traffic communication.
• ATC is also responsible for monitoring weather conditions and providing information to pilots about weather conditions in the aviation area.
• ATC has an important task in managing the landing time and taking off the aircraft, so that there is no collision or overlapping flight time.
• ATC officers must continue to renew knowledge about the latest technology in the aviation industry, such as satellite navigation systems and aircraft technology.
• ATC must also oversee aircraft that fly in different airspace, including international airspace.
• ATC also has a big influence in regulating aircraft flight patterns, so it does not interfere with environmental balance and other flights.
• The ATC officers must be prepared for 24 hours full, because air traffic never stops.