Handbook for the Development of Air Transport : Chapter 4 - Air Traffic Management

Overview & Synopsis

This chapter introduces the fundamental principles of Air Traffic Management (ATM) and the responsibilities of states in ensuring the safe, efficient, and orderly movement of air traffic within their airspace. It covers air traffic services, flight information and alerting services, Flight Information Regions (FIRs), and the infrastructure and technologies supporting Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) systems. The chapter also examines operational aspects of upper and lower airspace management, air traffic control, terminal and approach operations, and meteorological services. Emphasizing alignment with Global Air Navigation Plans, it highlights the essential ATM components needed for safe, efficient, and environmentally sustainable aviation, particularly in resource-constrained countries with limited capacity for advanced infrastructure investments.