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Which of the following statements best describes an Aerodrome Traffic Zone?

  • A

    An airspace of defined dimensions established around an aerodrome for the protection of aerodrome traffic.

  • B

    A control airspace surrounding a major airport with a high volume of traffic.

  • C

    Airspace of defined dimension which extend upward from a specified altitude or flight level to an upper limit, usually a flight level.

  • D

ICAO Annex 2
Chapter 1. Definitions

  • Aerodrome traffic zone. An airspace of defined dimensions established around an aerodrome for the protection of aerodrome traffic.
  • Control area. A controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified limit above the earth.
  • Terminal control area. A control area normally established at the confluence of ATS routes in the vicinity of one or more major aerodromes.

Let's examine the given options:

An airspace of defined dimensions established around an aerodrome for the protection of aerodrome traffic. → CORRECT. This is the definition of an Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ).

A control airspace surrounding a major airport with a high volume of traffic. → INCORRECT. This statement refers to a Terminal Control Area (TMA).

Airspace of defined dimension which extend upward from a specified altitude or flight level to an upper limit, usually a flight level. → INCORRECT. This is the definition of the Control Area (CTA).

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