How Air Traffic Control Works
Phases of flight
In Australian airspace, aircraft are managed from terminal gate to terminal gate although the type of service (Separation, Flight Information and Traffic Information Service) varies depending on class of airspace.
Air Traffic Controllers have various responsibilities during each phase of a flight.
Constant contact between Air Traffic Control and the aircraft and its crew at important stages of a flight helps to ensure safe and efficient movement of aircraft around our airports and skies.
Responsibilities of Air Traffic Control: