Definition
DEPARTURE CONTROL
A function of an approach control facility providing air traffic control service for departing IFR and, under certain conditions, VFR aircraft.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.23 — § 91.23 Truth-in-leasing clause requirement in leases and conditional sales contracts.
- 14 CFR § 91.1057 — § 91.1057 Flight, duty and rest time requirements: All crewmembers.
- 14 CFR § 91.709 — § 91.709 Operations to Cuba.
- 14 CFR § 91.171 — § 91.171 VOR equipment check for IFR operations.
- 14 CFR § 91.175 — § 91.175 Takeoff and landing under IFR.
- 14 CFR § 91.127 — § 91.127 Operating on or in the vicinity of an airport in Class E airspace.
- 14 CFR § 91.129 — § 91.129 Operations in Class D airspace.
- 14 CFR § 91.130 — § 91.130 Operations in Class C airspace.
8 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.