- Control Area
A Control Area (CTA) is an
aviation term that describes a volume ofcontrolled airspace that exists in the vicinity of an airport. It has a specified lower level and a specified upper level. It usually is situated on top of aControl Zone and provides protection to aircraft climbing out from the airport.ee also
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Airway (aviation)
*Flight Information Region
*Terminal Control Area
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