In the phrase 'C172PT, Academy Ground, Rwy 28R at C, taxi via GBC, Hold short on Rwy 16', what does 'Academy Ground' denote?

In the phrase 'C172PT, Academy Ground, Rwy 28R at C, taxi via GBC, Hold short on Rwy 16', what does 'Academy Ground' denote?

• A. The ground controller at this airport
• B. The ground control facility at this airport
• C. The approach control
• D. The tower

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is identifying which ATC unit you’re talking to on the ground. “Academy Ground” is the name of the ground control facility at the airport. It tells you which control position handles taxi instructions on the movement area and who you’d be speaking with when taxiing. Ground control is responsible for routing aircraft on taxiways and runways before they enter the airspace where approach or tower would manage them. So the phrase denotes the ground control facility, not a specific person, nor approach control, nor the tower.

The main idea here is identifying which ATC unit you’re talking to on the ground. “Academy Ground” is the name of the ground control facility at the airport. It tells you which control position handles taxi instructions on the movement area and who you’d be speaking with when taxiing. Ground control is responsible for routing aircraft on taxiways and runways before they enter the airspace where approach or tower would manage them. So the phrase denotes the ground control facility, not a specific person, nor approach control, nor the tower.