Departure Control
A function of an approach control facility providing air traffic control service for departing Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and, under certain conditions, Visual Flight Rules (VFR) aircraft.
(FAA4)
DEPARTURE CONTROL
A function of an approach control facility providing air traffic control service for departing IFR and, under certain conditions, VFR aircraft.
(See APPROACH CONTROL FACILITY.)
(Refer to AIM.)