Who provides Vehicle Control Service?

Vehicle Control Service is primarily provided by Ground Controllers and Flight Service Stations (FSS). Ground Controllers are responsible for managing aircraft movements on the ground, coordinating the actions of vehicles, including service vehicles, maintenance crews, and any other ground traffic around the airport. Their role ensures that all ground operations are efficient and safely managed, which includes overseeing the pathways that vehicles take to avoid any conflicts with taxiing aircraft.

Flight Service Stations also play a part in providing support and information for ground vehicles, particularly in terms of safety and operational updates, though their primary responsibility lies with onboard flight services. This coordination is vital for maintaining a high level of safety and efficiency in airport operations, which involves constant communication between different entities on the airfield.

Other options, such as Air Traffic Managers, focus more on the big-picture aspects of air traffic operation rather than direct vehicle control, while airport maintenance teams and Airline Operations Centers handle specific tasks but do not have the comprehensive oversight of vehicle movements that Ground Controllers do.