ATC Terminal Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
observed, known - Correct answer-provide ATC services based only upon
_________ or ________ traffic and airport conditions
pilot's - Correct answer-when operating in accordance with CFRs, it is _______
responsibility to avoid collision
B, C, D - Correct answer-traffic info can aid pilots in avoiding collision in Class
_____, _______, or _______ surface and terminal radar service areas and
transmitting aircraft operations in proximity to terminal locations
preventive control - Correct answer-provide __________ __________ only to
aircraft operating in accordance with LOA
advice, instructions - Correct answer-when providing preventive control, issue
________ or ________ only if situation develops which requires corrective action
repetitious, routine approval of pilot action - Correct answer-preventative control
differs from airport traffic control in that _________,________________ is
eliminated. Controllers only intervene when they see traffic conflict.
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,local controllers - Correct answer-who has primary responsibility for operations
conducted on active runway?
Ground, local - Correct answer-_______ control must obtain approval from
_________ control before authorizing an aircraft or vehicle to cross or use any
portion of active rwy.
"Cross (runway) at (point/intersection)" - Correct answer-phraseology for
coordination between ground and local point/intersection
"cross (runway) at (point/intersection) - Correct answer-phraseology when local
controller authorizes another to cross active runway at verbally specified
point/intersection
verbally, visual aids - Correct answer-Ground controller must advise the local
controller when the coordinated runway operation is complete. This is
accomplished _________ or through _________ as specified by *facility
directive*
local, ground - Correct answer-The ________ controller must coordinate with
________ controller top use runway not designated as active
verbal means, flight progress strips, other written info, automation displays -
Correct answer-How do local and ground controllers exchange info?
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,aircraft ID, runway/intersection/taxiway - Correct answer-As a minimum, provide
_______ _______and applicable ____/______/_____info.
Ground, local - Correct answer-_______ control must notify ________ control
when...
1. departing a/c taxied to a rwy other than an active one
2. a/c taxied to an intersection for takeoff either verbally or via flight strips
are not, are not - Correct answer-when rwys in use for landing/departing a/c
(are/are not) visible from tower or a/c using them (are/are not) visible on radar,
advise the local/ground controller of a/c's location before releasing them to other
controller.
vehicle, equipment, personnel - Correct answer-_______, _________, and
_________ in direct comms with the control tower may be authorized to operate up
to the edge of an active runway service when necessary
"proceed as requested (and if necessary, additional info) - Correct answer-
phraseology for vehicles/equipment/personnel near/on runway
free - Correct answer-ensure the runway to be used is ________ of all ground
vehicle, equipment, and personnel before departing aircraft starts takeoff or crosses
rwy threshold
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, airport manager - Correct answer-who is responsible for establishing hold
lines/signs
easy to understand - Correct answer-describe vehicle, equipment, or personnel's
relative position on or near movement area in an ______ ___ _________ manner.
("to your right", "ahead of you")
CTRD - Correct answer-when using a ________ you many issue traffic advisories
using standard radar phraseology
position - Correct answer-aircraft's __________ may be determined visually by the
controller, pilots, or ASDE (a/p surface detection equip.)
cleared for takeoff - Correct answer-steady green for a/c on ground
cleared to land - Correct answer-steady green for a/c in flight
cleared to cross, proceed, go - Correct answer-steady green for movement of
vehicles, equipment, and personnel
cleared to taxi - Correct answer-flashing green for a/c on ground
return for landing (to be followed by steady green at the proper time) - Correct
answer-flashing green for aircraft in flight
not applicable - Correct answer-flashing green for movement of vehicles,
equipment and personnel
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Answers
observed, known - Correct answer-provide ATC services based only upon
_________ or ________ traffic and airport conditions
pilot's - Correct answer-when operating in accordance with CFRs, it is _______
responsibility to avoid collision
B, C, D - Correct answer-traffic info can aid pilots in avoiding collision in Class
_____, _______, or _______ surface and terminal radar service areas and
transmitting aircraft operations in proximity to terminal locations
preventive control - Correct answer-provide __________ __________ only to
aircraft operating in accordance with LOA
advice, instructions - Correct answer-when providing preventive control, issue
________ or ________ only if situation develops which requires corrective action
repetitious, routine approval of pilot action - Correct answer-preventative control
differs from airport traffic control in that _________,________________ is
eliminated. Controllers only intervene when they see traffic conflict.
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,local controllers - Correct answer-who has primary responsibility for operations
conducted on active runway?
Ground, local - Correct answer-_______ control must obtain approval from
_________ control before authorizing an aircraft or vehicle to cross or use any
portion of active rwy.
"Cross (runway) at (point/intersection)" - Correct answer-phraseology for
coordination between ground and local point/intersection
"cross (runway) at (point/intersection) - Correct answer-phraseology when local
controller authorizes another to cross active runway at verbally specified
point/intersection
verbally, visual aids - Correct answer-Ground controller must advise the local
controller when the coordinated runway operation is complete. This is
accomplished _________ or through _________ as specified by *facility
directive*
local, ground - Correct answer-The ________ controller must coordinate with
________ controller top use runway not designated as active
verbal means, flight progress strips, other written info, automation displays -
Correct answer-How do local and ground controllers exchange info?
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,aircraft ID, runway/intersection/taxiway - Correct answer-As a minimum, provide
_______ _______and applicable ____/______/_____info.
Ground, local - Correct answer-_______ control must notify ________ control
when...
1. departing a/c taxied to a rwy other than an active one
2. a/c taxied to an intersection for takeoff either verbally or via flight strips
are not, are not - Correct answer-when rwys in use for landing/departing a/c
(are/are not) visible from tower or a/c using them (are/are not) visible on radar,
advise the local/ground controller of a/c's location before releasing them to other
controller.
vehicle, equipment, personnel - Correct answer-_______, _________, and
_________ in direct comms with the control tower may be authorized to operate up
to the edge of an active runway service when necessary
"proceed as requested (and if necessary, additional info) - Correct answer-
phraseology for vehicles/equipment/personnel near/on runway
free - Correct answer-ensure the runway to be used is ________ of all ground
vehicle, equipment, and personnel before departing aircraft starts takeoff or crosses
rwy threshold
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, airport manager - Correct answer-who is responsible for establishing hold
lines/signs
easy to understand - Correct answer-describe vehicle, equipment, or personnel's
relative position on or near movement area in an ______ ___ _________ manner.
("to your right", "ahead of you")
CTRD - Correct answer-when using a ________ you many issue traffic advisories
using standard radar phraseology
position - Correct answer-aircraft's __________ may be determined visually by the
controller, pilots, or ASDE (a/p surface detection equip.)
cleared for takeoff - Correct answer-steady green for a/c on ground
cleared to land - Correct answer-steady green for a/c in flight
cleared to cross, proceed, go - Correct answer-steady green for movement of
vehicles, equipment, and personnel
cleared to taxi - Correct answer-flashing green for a/c on ground
return for landing (to be followed by steady green at the proper time) - Correct
answer-flashing green for aircraft in flight
not applicable - Correct answer-flashing green for movement of vehicles,
equipment and personnel
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