Which of the following is a responsibility of Ground Control?

• A. Landing aircraft on approach
• B. Directing aircraft on taxiways
• C. Providing flight altitude assignments
• D. Coordinating with departure control

Answer: (B)

Ground Control is responsible for directing aircraft on taxiways. This involves managing the movement of aircraft on the ground, ensuring they taxi safely to and from runways, gates, and other areas of the airport. The primary goal is to prevent collisions and maintain an orderly flow of traffic on the ground.

This role does not include landing aircraft on approach, which is the responsibility of the Tower Control as they manage the airspace directly above and in the vicinity of an airport for arriving and departing flights. Similarly, providing flight altitude assignments is handled by Air Traffic Control (ATC) in higher airspace rather than Ground Control, which focuses solely on ground operations. Coordinating with departure control typically involves air traffic controllers managing the transition of aircraft from ground to air, a task not directly performed by Ground Control, which primarily deals with movements on taxiways.

Therefore, the distinction lies in the specific functions assigned within the air traffic control system, and directing aircraft on taxiways is uniquely the domain of Ground Control.