Which control must be notified regarding a departing aircraft being taxied to a nonactive runway?

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Multiple Choice

Which control must be notified regarding a departing aircraft being taxied to a nonactive runway?

Explanation:
The main idea here is who coordinates the aircraft’s movement on the ground near runways. Local Control is responsible for the local airfield area, including taxiways and runways, and for ensuring safe separation with other traffic. When a departing aircraft is being taxied to a runway that isn’t active, Local Control must be notified so they can monitor the taxi, confirm runway status, and prevent any conflicts with other movements. Departure Control would come into play after takeoff, not during taxiing to a nonactive runway. The other roles aren’t responsible for this ground-area coordination in this situation.

The main idea here is who coordinates the aircraft’s movement on the ground near runways. Local Control is responsible for the local airfield area, including taxiways and runways, and for ensuring safe separation with other traffic. When a departing aircraft is being taxied to a runway that isn’t active, Local Control must be notified so they can monitor the taxi, confirm runway status, and prevent any conflicts with other movements. Departure Control would come into play after takeoff, not during taxiing to a nonactive runway. The other roles aren’t responsible for this ground-area coordination in this situation.

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