FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE WINDOW (ADW)

Definition

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE WINDOW (ADW)

A depiction presented on an air traffic control display, used by the controller to prevent possible conflicts between arrivals to, and departures from, a runway. The ADW identifies that point on the final approach course by which a departing aircraft must have begun takeoff.

Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).