Remote center air/ground facility (RCAG)
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000815
An unmanned VHF/UHF transmitter/receiver facility which is used to expand ARTCC air/ground communications coverage and to facilitate direct contact between pilots and controllers. RCAG facilities are sometimes not equipped with emergency frequencies 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000815 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Abbreviation | RCAG |
| References | AIM; FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "An unmanned VHF/UHF transmitter/receiver facility which is used to expand ARTCC air/ground communications coverage and to facilitate direct contact between pilots and controllers. RCAG facilities are sometimes not equipped with emergency frequencies 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz.",
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