ABOUT US
The Sri Lanka Air Traffic Controller's (SLATCA) work force consists of approximately 64 dedicated and well-trained men and women. Most people who fly are probably aware of the controllers working in airport control Towers, but many of these professionals work in enroute control centers and Terminal Approache Radar, that few people even see or know about. These are all stressful, high energy environments where every controller knows there is no margin for error.The Sri Lanka Air Traffic controllers ensure the safety of nearly 1.9 million people per year. Air traffic controllers use their skills and judgment to safely direct more than 50,000 aircraft annually to their destinations.
Our Dynamic team Consist of ...
Tower Controllers
Work in the glassed-in towers you see at airports. They manage traffic from the airport to a radius up to 10 Nautical miles out. They give pilots startup,taxiing and take off instructions, Air traffic clearance, and advice based on their own observations and experience. They provide separation between landing and departing aircraft, transfer the control of aircraft to Approach control center controllers when the aircraft leave their airspace, and receive control of aircraft coming into their airspace. Surface movements also controlled by the Aerodrome Control Tower.
Terminal Approach Radar Controllers
Work in Radar rooms, Approach controllers are responsible for the safe separation and movement of aircraft departing, landing, and manoeuvering in the airport environment. They normally control traffic below 15,000 feet and up to radius of 60 Nautical miles. Approach controller act as an intermediator between Area control and Tower.
Area Control Center Controllers
Work in a location away from our International airport, located at Ratmalana. You will never see them during the course of your flight, but they will normally direct your aircraft for the bulk of your ride. They usually control traffic at or above 15,000 feet. These controllers give aircraft instructions, air traffic clearances, and advice regarding flight conditions during the en route portions of flights.The area controllers use radar or procedeurl control to keep track of the hundreds of planes in the sky at any one time. This typical center has responsibility for more than 604800 SqNm2of airspace.