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| Term: |
AREA CONTROL CENTER [ICAO] |
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| Meaning: | An air traffic control facility primarily responsible for ATC services being provided IFR aircraft during the en route phase of flight. The U.S. equivalent facility is an air route traffic control center (ARTCC). |
| Previous Term: | ARC |
| Next Term: | AREA NAVIGATION (RNAV) |