Operations

Slot Time

Definition

A specific departure time assigned to an aircraft by ATC flow control to manage traffic volume at destination airports. Pilots must depart within a narrow window or lose their slot and face further delays.

Related Terms

Air Traffic Control(ATC)

A service provided by ground-based controllers directing aircraft movement in co...

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