aerodrome control tower

Neglecting aerodrome control tower procedures in not requesting a readback of the descent clearance.

The primary method of controlling the immediate airport environment is visual observation from the aerodrome control tower (TWR).

It is so tiny compared with any modern sports arena, let alone a Formula One circuit, that it feels like a scale model, complete with aerodrome control tower and tunnel entrance.

FISOs most usually work in an aerodrome control tower, providing a flight information service to aircraft in the local area, and on the ground, and therefore require similar equipment and commanding views of an air traffic control tower at a quiet controlled aerodrome.