Approach Control Service

Air traffic control service provided by an approach control facility for arriving and departing Visual Flight Rules (VFR)/Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) aircraft and, on occasion, en route aircraft. At some airports not served by an approach control facility, the Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) provides limited approach control service. (FAA2) (FAA4) (FAA13) (FAA14)

[ICAO]
Air traffic control service for arriving or departing controlled flights.
 

Air traffic control service provided by an approach control facility for arriving and departing VFR/IFR aircraft and, on occasion, en route aircraft. At some airports not served by an approach control facility, the ARTCC provides limited approach control service.
(See ICAO term APPROACH CONTROL SERVICE.)
(Refer to AIM.)