Where Is Swanwick Air Traffic Control?

The London Area Control Centre (LACC) is an air traffic control centre based at Swanwick near Fareham in Hampshire, southern England.

Where is UK air traffic control based?

Our control centres NATS operates from two centres at Swanwick in Hampshire, England and Prestwick in Ayrshire, Scotland. Our ownership NATS is a public private partnership, with the government holding 49%, and a golden share.

Where are air traffic controllers located?

Air traffic controllers work in control towers, approach control facilities, or en route centers. Many tower and approach/departure controllers work near large airports. En route controllers work in secure office buildings located across the country, which typically are not located at airports.

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