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3.3. Multiple mode of operation

ED Decision 2023/005/R

The multiple mode of operation refers to the provision of ATS to more than one aerodrome at a time, i.e. simultaneous service provision, from a single RTM.

Operational applications include, but are not limited to:

β€” the provision of ATS to more than one aerodrome simultaneously from one RTM;

β€” mixed conventional and remote aerodrome ATS operations β€” the situation when a conventional tower is also providing ATS to another aerodrome remotely (additionally and simultaneously with the ATS provision to the local aerodrome), through the use of a visual surveillance system providing the visual view of the remote aerodrome. (In this particular situation, the conventional tower could at the same time be considered a remote tower.); and

β€” the simultaneous provision of ATS to a specific area or a specific function to more than one aerodrome, e.g. a clearance delivery position to more than one aerodrome.

Note - Clearance delivery per se would not require a visual presentation/visual surveillance system and would therefore not be considered either a β€˜remote tower’ or an β€˜RTM’ as defined in Chapter 2 of this document.