Who issues taxi clearances from ground to a taxiing aircraft?

Who issues taxi clearances from ground to a taxiing aircraft?

• A. Air Traffic Control.
• B. Airport Operations.
• C. Aircraft Captain.
• D. Maintenance Supervisor.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is who has authority to authorize an aircraft’s movement on the ground. Air Traffic Control is responsible for managing all aircraft movements in the air and on the ground at an airport, including taxi routes and runway permissions. When a taxiing aircraft needs to move from the gate or apron toward a runway, the controller provides a taxi clearance that specifies the route (taxiways to use) and any restrictions. The pilot then follows that clearance to stay safe and avoid conflicts with other aircraft and vehicles. Airport Operations, Aircraft Captain, and Maintenance Supervisor do not issue taxi clearances. Airport Operations manages facilities and services, the Aircraft Captain follows ATC clearances and is not the one issuing them, and Maintenance Supervisor isn’t involved in directing ground movement.

The key idea is who has authority to authorize an aircraft’s movement on the ground. Air Traffic Control is responsible for managing all aircraft movements in the air and on the ground at an airport, including taxi routes and runway permissions. When a taxiing aircraft needs to move from the gate or apron toward a runway, the controller provides a taxi clearance that specifies the route (taxiways to use) and any restrictions. The pilot then follows that clearance to stay safe and avoid conflicts with other aircraft and vehicles.

Airport Operations, Aircraft Captain, and Maintenance Supervisor do not issue taxi clearances. Airport Operations manages facilities and services, the Aircraft Captain follows ATC clearances and is not the one issuing them, and Maintenance Supervisor isn’t involved in directing ground movement.