Tower Control controls aircraft on the runway and in the controlled airspace immediately surrounding the airport. Tower controllers may use radar to locate an aircraft's position in three-dimensional space, or they may rely on pilot position reports and visual observation. They coordinate the sequencing of aircraft in the traffic pattern and direct aircraft on how to safely join and leave the circuit. Aircraft which are only passing through the airspace must also contact Tower Control in order to be sure that they remain clear of other traffic. COUNT 4
QSN1 Who controls aircraft on the runway? ANS1 Tower Control QSN2 Tower controllers use what to locate an aircraft's position in three-dimensional space? ANS2 radar QSN3 Who controls aircraft in the controlled airspace immediately surrounding the airport? ANS3 Tower Control QSN4 Why should aircraft that is only passing through an airspace contact Tower Control? ANS4 in order to be sure that they remain clear of other traffic