Pilot/Controller Glossary
AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER (ARTCC)
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
A facility established to provide air traffic control service to aircraft operating on IFR flight plans within controlled airspace and principally during the en route phase of flight. When equipment capabilities and controller workload permit, certain advisory/assistance services may be provided to VFR aircraft.
Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 18, 2026.