Air Traffic Control Entities
Terminal Radar Service Area also called (TRSA) were established originally as part of the Terminal Radar Program. TRSA is an airspace where ATC and radar services become available to pilots flying under visual flight rules or instrument flight rules to maintain aircraft separation. It is also an area where pilots are given the choice to receive radar service in a location which has not been qualified as a Class C or Class B airspace. While participation in TRSA services is voluntary, VFR operators are recommended to contact radar approach control and to make use of TRSA service. Terminal Radar Approach Control or (TRACON) are FAA facilities that hold air traffic controllers who use radios and radar displays to safely guide approaching and departing aircraft within a 30- to 50-mile radius up to 10,000 feet (FAA). Aircraft landing within 5 miles of an airport and below 2,500 feet are handed over from TRACON controllers to the Tower controll...