control tower

control tower

n. A tower at an airfield from which controllers monitor air traffic visually and by radar and use radio to direct traffic.

control tower

n (Aeronautics) a tower at an airport from which air traffic is controlled

control′ tow`er

n. an elevated structure for observation and control of air and ground traffic at an airport. [1915–20]

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control tower - a tower with an elevated workspace enclosed in glass for the visual observation of aircraft around an airportaerodrome, airdrome, airport, drome - an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargotower - a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

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