“Taxi via…hold short of runway…” U.S.: Expression for “Taxi via…”
taxiway A defined path on a land aerodrome established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome and another, including
(a)
the aircraft stand taxilane;
(b)
the high speed taxiway; and
(c)
the pathway for the air, hover or ground taxiing of helicopters.
. abbreviation: TWY
Fr: voie de circulation
taxiway lights
Lights marking a taxiway.
Fr: feux de voie de circulation
TC Abbreviation for: Transport Canada Fr: TC
TCA Abbreviation for: terminal control area Fr: TCA
TC AIM
Canada: Abbreviation for: Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual
Fr: AIM de TC
TCAS Abbreviation for: traffic alert and collision avoidance system Fr: TCAS
TCH Abbreviation for: threshold crossing height Fr: TCH
TCU Abbreviation for: terminal control unit Fr: TCU
TDZ Abbreviation for: touchdown zone Fr: TDZ
TDZE Abbreviation for: touchdown zone elevation Fr: TDZE
TDZL Abbreviation for: touchdown zone lighting Fr: TDZL
Telephone Information Briefing Service U.S.: Expression for: pilots’ automatic telephone weather answering system (PATWAS)
. abbreviation: TIBS
terminal area
A general term used to describe airspace in which approach control service or ATC service is provided.
. see also: terminal control area (TCA)
Fr: région terminale
terminal area entry fix A significant point located along the established en route structure over which an aircraft cleared for a standard terminal arrival (STAR) or an RNAV STAR is required to enter the terminal area.
. also called: bedpost
Fr: repère d’entrée de région terminale
terminal control area
(1) A controlled airspace of defined dimensions that is normally established in the vicinity of one or more major aerodromes and within which ATC service is provided based on the airspace classification.
.
abbreviation: TCA
.
see also: terminal area
Fr: région de contr.le terminal
(2) U.S.: A controlled airspace extending upward from the surface or higher to specified altitudes, within which all aircraft are subject to operating rules and to pilot and equipment requirements specified in FAR 91.
.
abbreviation: TCA
.
see also: terminal area
terminal controller
A duty controller assigned to the terminal control position.
Fr: contr.leur terminal
terminal control service A control service provided by area control centres (ACC) and terminal control units (TCU) to aircraft operating within specified control areas.
. see also: approach control service
Fr: service de contr.le terminal
terminal control unit An ATC unit that provides ATC service to aircraft operating within or in the vicinity of a terminal control area (TCA).
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