traffic control

Example Sentences

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The crew called air traffic control for an emergency landing, and they were met with emergency medical personnel upon arriving on the ground.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The pilots “were advised by air traffic control to watch for a military helicopter flying near the airport,” the company said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Calling the US air traffic control system "old" and in need of an upgrade, Homendy urged against assigning blame.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Air traffic control labor shortages and equipment outages, which have been chronic issues since the wake of COVID-19, are likely to persist unless the Federal Aviation Administration is given better resources.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

She needed to do that, which is why she went to the air traffic control tower to visit him one Sunday afternoon.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti