control tower

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a tower at an airport from which air traffic is managed

towerADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

control

Examples (10)

  • The pilot contacted the control tower for landing instructions.
  • Air traffic controllers guide planes from the control tower.
  • From the top of the control tower, you can see the entire airport.
  • A new, taller control tower was built to accommodate increased air traffic.
  • Security measures around the control tower are always very strict.
  • The emergency landing was successfully managed by the control tower staff.
  • Communication between the aircraft and the control tower is essential.
  • The old control tower will be decommissioned next year.
  • Visitors are rarely allowed inside the control tower due to security concerns.
  • The flashing lights on top of the control tower guide pilots at night.