Air traffic controllers manage McConnell’s air space

Airmen from the 22nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower manage the air space around McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 12, 2010. McConnell’s air traffic controllers monitor the aircraft in order to prevent accidents by directing the movement of aircraft into and out of military airfields. ATCs must also know how to operate radio equipment to relay flight and landing instructions, weather reports and safety information to pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Air traffic controllers manage McConnell’s air space

Airman Eric Emmanuel, 22nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control journeyman, uses the Enhanced Terminal Voice System to grant a flightline driver permission to cross the airfield Oct. 12, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Air traffic controllers frequently use this equipment to communicate with personnel operating vehicles and aircraft entering and leaving the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Air traffic controllers manage McConnell’s air space

Controllers in McConnell’s air traffic control tower can control the lighting for the entire airfield and the intensity of the lights. This allows pilots, ground personnel and air traffic controllers to see clearer during nighttime and in low visibility conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Air traffic controllers manage McConnell’s air space

(Left) Airman 1st Class Kevin Notah and Senior Airman Aaron Lynde, 22nd Operation Support Squadron air traffic controllers, use radar to view the locations of aircraft within a 64-mile radius of the base, Oct. 12, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This radar system helps controllers determine what aircraft are flying in the air space. ATCs are responsible for plotting aircraft positions with radar equipment, as well as computing aircraft speed, direction and altitude. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Air traffic controllers manage McConnell’s air space

Airman 1st Class Josh Neal and Airman Eric Emmanuel, 22nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers, operate a scenario using the airfield simulator Oct. 12, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The simulator replicates McConnell’s airfield, helping trainees learn the base's air space and airfield operations. This training helps prepare Airmen for any civilian, commercial or military aircraft in range that needs assistance, both here and while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Air traffic controllers manage McConnell's air space

Published Oct. 13, 2010
By Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- McConnell's air traffic controllers manage personnel, vehicles and aircraft entering or leaving the flightline and air space within a 64-mile radius of McConnell.

Air traffic controllers manage McConnell’s air space

Air traffic controllers manage McConnell’s air space

Air traffic controllers manage McConnell’s air space

Air traffic controllers manage McConnell’s air space

Air traffic controllers manage McConnell’s air space