Radar displays are set by the LC to which area of jurisdiction?

• A. Appropriate
• B. All sectors
• C. Adjacent
• D. Own sector

Answer: (A)

Radar displays are set to the appropriate area of jurisdiction. The Local Controller is responsible for a specific portion of airspace, so the display must reflect that area to show all traffic that could affect your sector and to support timely handoffs and coordination. This focused view keeps your workload manageable and your situational awareness accurate.

Why this is the best choice: aligning the radar display with the controller’s actual duties ensures you see the traffic you’re responsible for and any nearby aircraft that might influence operations, making separation and coordination more reliable.

Other setups would either overwhelm you with traffic from unrelated sectors or miss relevant flights that cross boundaries, or restrict visibility to too narrow a scope.