When an aircraft departs Runway 16/34, which control assigns the heading to IFR departures?

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Multiple Choice

When an aircraft departs Runway 16/34, which control assigns the heading to IFR departures?

Explanation:
Departures heading assignments are managed by Departure Control. After takeoff, Departure Control takes over from the Tower and vectors or assigns the initial heading for IFR departures to guide the aircraft toward the published SID or the proper en-route route, ensuring safe separation from other traffic as the aircraft leaves the terminal area. Once established on the route, the aircraft is handed to Center for en-route control. Approach Control handles arrivals, not departures. Tower handles the immediate takeoff clearance and runway traffic but hands off the aircraft once it’s airborne.

Departures heading assignments are managed by Departure Control. After takeoff, Departure Control takes over from the Tower and vectors or assigns the initial heading for IFR departures to guide the aircraft toward the published SID or the proper en-route route, ensuring safe separation from other traffic as the aircraft leaves the terminal area. Once established on the route, the aircraft is handed to Center for en-route control. Approach Control handles arrivals, not departures. Tower handles the immediate takeoff clearance and runway traffic but hands off the aircraft once it’s airborne.

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