control tower

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Noun control tower has 1 sense

control tower - a tower with an elevated workspace enclosed in glass for the visual observation of aircraft around an airport
--₁ is a kind of tower
--₁ is a part of airport, airdrome, aerodrome

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Control Tower

A control tower is a tall structure found at an airport, serving as the operational center for air traffic control. It provides the necessary facilities and equipment for monitoring and guiding aircraft movements on the ground and in the vicinity of the airport.

Example sentences:

The control tower at JFK Airport ensures the safe takeoff and landing of planes.
From the control tower, air traffic controllers direct the flow of aircraft in and out of the airport.
During a heavy thunderstorm, pilots rely on the control tower's guidance to navigate safely.