SJC ATC 🇺🇸

SJC ATC, operating at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, is the system of controllers and equipment responsible for managing air traffic. This crucial part of the National Airspace System (NAS) is operated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Key components include air traffic controllers, a control tower, radar systems, communication equipment, navigation aids (NAVAIDs), and standardized procedures. SJC ATC manages ground control using frequency 121.9 MHz for taxiway movements, tower control utilizing 118.7 MHz for the north runway and 120.9 MHz for the south runway for takeoffs and landings, clearance delivery on 121.7 MHz for IFR clearances, and approach/departure control handled by the Northern California TRACON (NCT). Pilots listen to ATIS on 125.25 MHz to gather airport information before contacting ATC. Departure utilizes 119.1 MHz, and approach uses 125.3 MHz. Air traffic controllers issue clearances, provide instructions, and monitor aircraft movements. Radar systems track aircraft positions, speed, and altitude. Communication equipment includes radios, telephones, and computer systems. Ground-based equipment like VORs, ILS, and GPS aid in navigation.