A-82-084
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: AMEND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL COORDINATION PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES TO REQUIRE THAT TERMINAL AND EN ROUTE FACILITIES PROVIDE THE CENTRAL FLOW CONTROL FACILITY (CFCF) WITH CURRENT AND ACCURATE INFORMATION REGARDING CONGESTION AND THAT CFCF ACT ON THAT INFORMATION IN A POSITIVE MANNER TO MINIMIZE AIRPORT SATURATION AND EXTENSIVE TRAFFIC DELAYS. REVIEW IMPLEMENTATION OF PRESCRIBED GATE-HOLD PROCEDURES AND REQUIRE THEIR USE WHEREVER POSSIBLE.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to amend air traffic control coordination procedures so that terminal and en route facilities provide the Central Flow Control Facility with current and accurate congestion information, and that the Central Flow Control Facility acts on that information to reduce airport saturation and traffic delays. Additionally, the FAA must review how prescribed gate-hold procedures are being implemented and require their use whenever possible.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jun 1, 1983 |
| NTSB number | DCA82AA011 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).