The Certified Tower Radar Display's use in towers not connected to radar approach control is best described as providing which service?

• A. Providing suggested headings to VFR aircraft
• B. Issuing altimeter settings to IFR flights
• C. Coordinating ground taxi routes
• D. Monitoring weather radar

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the Certified Tower Radar Display is used to help the local tower manage nearby air traffic when there’s no radar approach control. By showing radar targets in the area, the tower can keep situation awareness and, for VFR aircraft, offer or suggest headings to help them stay separated from other traffic and to fit into the flow around the airport. This use leverages the tower’s radar picture to influence flight paths rather than performing ground control, issuing altimeter settings, or monitoring weather radar. So the service described is providing suggested headings to VFR aircraft to maintain safe separation in the terminal area.