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3. Ground Control

Responsibilities

  • GC does not authorize pushbacks or startups unless the aircraft pushing back will enter a controlled area during a pushback.
  • GC shall ensure that aircraft are squawking their assigned beacon code prior to the aircraft being handed off to Tower.
  • GC shall ensure that aircraft are properly sequenced by their direction of travel and A/C type.
  • GC shall ensure that all RWY crossings are coordinated with LC unless blanket crossings are in effect.

GC/LC Transfer of Control

  • During normal or light traffic, aircraft shall be instructed to contact LC.
  • During high traffic, aircraft shall be instructed to monitor the LC frequency when requested by LC.
  • GC shall either point out aircraft to LC when a pilot was given the monitor instruction.
  • Or GC may push a flight strip to LC.