Practice question
At what point does control responsibility for an arriving IFR aircraft formally transfer from Approach Control to the Aerodrome Control Tower (TWR)?
- When the aircraft is in the vicinity of the aerodrome, has visual reference to the ground, or is established on final approach at a designated reporting point/fix as agreed between the units
- Only after the aircraft has touched down and activated thrust reversers on the runway
- Immediately when the aircraft crosses the outer FIR boundary
- When the aircraft enters the holding pattern at the initial approach fix
Answer: A — When the aircraft is in the vicinity of the aerodrome, has visual reference to the ground, or is established on final approach at a designated reporting point/fix as agreed between the units
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