Air Traffic Controllers: Navigators of skies
Air Traffic Controllers According to a survey, over almost one hundred thousand flights take off and land each day, so such a large number of flights operating does require a proper navigation pattern according to their route(s) to avoid any air collision or delays and to maintain all that air traffic, controller plays a vital role. Air traffic controllers operate from the ground often in towers close or located inside the boundaries of the Airfield to have a digital as well as a physical view of the runway to see planes on the ground and in the air. It is not an easy job to maintain a safe distance between airplanes flying and navigate them in and out of the airport and through their path. Air traffic controllers not only navigate pilots but handle emergencies as well, for example, clearing the runway for priority landing flights and securing the rest of the traffic around. Air traffic control aims to move aircraft safely and efficiently through the airspace system. Controllers kee