Air Traffic Control System Command Center - The WATCH, Summer 2022 Issue

Air Traffic Control System Command Center

FAA National Training Management Officer, Michael Schrempp Presentation on the Air Traffic Control System Command Center and Traffic Flow Management Presentation

Summarized by Tawni Pettigrove

Traffic Flow Management

The Air Traffic Control System Command Center monitors and manages the flow of air traffic throughout the national airspace system and adjacent countries to support a safer and more efficient airspace system.

Goal: Minimum delays and maximum efficiency

How do they do it? Planning, communication, and collaboration.

Biggest Challenge: Severe Weather

Goal: Balance system capacity with traffic demand.

Upcoming Improvements:

(1) More efficient use of taxiways

(2) Precise Times for Airborne Aircraft

(3) Constantly evolving

(4) Impact: Fuel Savings

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