Area Control Center (ACC)

Area Control Center (ACC)

What is an Area Control Center (ACC)?

The Functionality of Area Control Centers (ACC)

Area Control Centers (ACC) manage extensive airspace regions, coordinating air traffic to ensure safe and efficient flight paths.

An Area Control Center, also known as a Center, is a facility responsible for controlling air traffic in a large volume of airspace, typically at high altitudes and en route stages of flights.

• Geographic Scope: ACCs manage a specific region of airspace, which can cover hundreds of miles and multiple airports.
• Coordination of Air Traffic: Controllers at ACCs are responsible for maintaining safe separation between aircraft, managing flight levels, and providing navigational assistance to pilots over long distances.
• Integration with ATC Network: ACCs work in conjunction with other air traffic control units, such as approach control and airport towers, to ensure seamless and safe air traffic management.

Area Control Centers are integral to the air traffic control system, managing the safe and efficient flow of aircraft across extensive areas of airspace.