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Old March 16th 07, 09:39 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Multiple control towers?

Jay B wrote:
On Mar 16, 2:19 pm, "NVArt" wrote:
I recently had occasion to pass through DFW on American. How many
control towers does that airport have? What do they all do? I was
looking out the window like a kid. I think we passed a "35C". Sure is
a GIANT airport to a 172 driver. Was into McCarren once; it was
child's play compared to what DFW looks like.


There should be only one Air Traffic Control tower, but there can be
multiple airline ramp control locations where keep tabs on baggage
trains, maintenance vehicles, etc...

Jay B


There is an East, a Central and a West control tower shown on the airport
diagram. How they coordinate I haven't a clue.

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