area control center

noun

area control center

noun

Etymology area+control center

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A facility for controlling aircraft at high altitudes between airport approaches and departures.

Synonyms: ACC, center, centre, en-route center, en-route centre, enroute center, enroute centre, ARTCC, air route traffic control center, air route traffic control centre
Derived terms: ACC

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