TOWER
Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov
A terminal facility that uses air/ground communications, visual signaling, and other devices to provide ATC services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the movement area. Authorizes aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport controlled by the tower or to transit the Class D airspace area regardless of flight plan or weather conditions (IFR or VFR). A tower may also provide approach control services (radar or nonradar).
See AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICE; APPROACH CONTROL FACILITY; APPROACH CONTROL SERVICE; MOVEMENT AREA; TOWER EN ROUTE CONTROL SERVICE; AERODROME CONTROL TOWER ICAO.
Refer to AIM.