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NONAPPROACH CONTROL TOWER

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

Author‐izes aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport controlled by the tower or to transit the Class D airspace. The primary function of a nonapproach control tower is the sequencing of aircraft in the traffic pattern and on the landing area. Nonapproach control towers also separate aircraft operating under instrument flight rules clearances from approach controls and centers. They provide ground control services to aircraft, vehicles, personnel, and equipment on the airport movement area.

In the 7110.65

Used in 5 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 2-1-16Surface Areas
  2. 3-1-9Use of Tower Radar Displays
  3. 4-7-6Arrival Information
  4. 4-7-11Arrival Information by Approach Control Facilities
  5. 7-2-1Visual Separation