Air corridor

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Air Corridor is a designated pathway in the sky used for the controlled navigation of aircraft. These corridors are typically established by air traffic control authorities to manage the flow of aircraft in and out of major airports, and to ensure safe separation between aircraft in flight.

Definition[edit | edit source]

An air corridor is a three-dimensional pathway in the sky, defined by specific geographic coordinates and altitudes, within which an aircraft must remain during its flight. These corridors are typically established by air traffic control authorities to manage the flow of aircraft in and out of major airports, and to ensure safe separation between aircraft in flight.

Usage[edit | edit source]

Air corridors are used in both civil aviation and military aviation. In civil aviation, they are used to manage the flow of commercial and private aircraft in and out of busy airports. In military aviation, air corridors are often used to control the movement of military aircraft in and around sensitive areas, such as military bases or conflict zones.

Types of Air Corridors[edit | edit source]

There are several types of air corridors, including:

  • Controlled Airspace Corridors: These are corridors in which air traffic control has direct control over the movement of aircraft. These corridors are typically used in and around major airports.
  • Uncontrolled Airspace Corridors: These are corridors in which air traffic control does not have direct control over the movement of aircraft. These corridors are typically used in remote areas or over the open ocean.
  • Military Air Corridors: These are corridors that are reserved for the exclusive use of military aircraft. These corridors are often used in and around military bases or conflict zones.

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