air traffic controller
noun
: a person who is responsible for remotely monitoring and directing the movements of aircraft as part of a system of air traffic control
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At the time, an air traffic controller warned the pilot flying a regional Delta Air Lines flight, operated by Endeavor Air, that a personal aircraft was nearby as both planes were approaching to land, according to air traffic control audio obtained by ABC7.
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
An air traffic controller told pilots at the time that the winds were gusting up to 31 mph (50 kph).
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
At the time, the trade body was concerned about slowdowns in supply chains and more staff shortages, as air traffic controllers had been working without pay.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The air traffic controller continued to provide landing information to the JetBlue pilot.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
An air traffic controller told pilots at the time that the winds were gusting up to 31 mph (50 kph).
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
At the time, the trade body was concerned about slowdowns in supply chains and more staff shortages, as air traffic controllers had been working without pay.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The air traffic controller continued to provide landing information to the JetBlue pilot.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for air traffic controller
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“Air traffic controller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20traffic%20controller. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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