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Old Sep 8, 2024 | 8:14 pm
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Originally Posted by SPN Lifer
Is the ramp control tower the same as the air traffic control (ATC) tower?
No. The ramp is not controlled by ATC, that is considered a "non-movement" area. ATC doesn't take over until they get to a taxiway.

Originally Posted by AndyPatterson
Good point, they do appear to be distinct! This job posting implies as much: https://jobs.washingtonpost.com/job/...er-controller/
Correct, it is not an FAA job.

Originally Posted by eng3
Anything whether a mobile lounge, truck, bus, or plane is part of the traffic out there and is controlled. They're all on the radio.
They are on the radio to the ramp tower, not to the ATC control tower. They would only call the control tower when they arrive at or need to get on or cross an active taxiway or runway.
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