OPERATIVE AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The Estado Mayor del Ejército del Aire y del Espacio is responsible for the air traffic control, for the operative air traffic (CAO), the coordination between this traffic and the general air traffic (CAG), as well as CAO flow management traffic according to Real Decreto 601/2016, of December 2, where the operative air traffic regulation was approved. The following organizations take part on CAO control service and air traffic coordination:

• EMA/DOP/SESPA: for planning and strategic coordination.

• GRUCAO: for pre-tactical coordination.

• ECAO: for execution and tactical coordination (located in the different ACC).

• APP/TWR: for execution.