Who directs aircraft in the air and on the ground?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the sole organization in the United States that is responsible for the movement of aircraft. Air traffic controllers direct aircraft into and out of controlled airports such as MSN, with the main consideration being safe separation of aircraft and safe operations. The airport cannot require that certain procedures be used, but does work closely with the FAA to develop voluntary procedures to mitigate noise impacts such as the Preferential Runway Use Program.
