Which facility forwards ELT information to RCC?

• A. TACAN Center
• B. ARTCC
• C. FSS
• D. ATCT

Answer: (B)

When an ELT activates, the distress information needs to reach the Rescue Coordination Center to start search and rescue. The Air Route Traffic Control Center is the main link for this in the en route environment, because it covers large airspace and has established, direct communication channels to forward urgent SAR data to RCCs. This makes it the primary facility to relay ELT information and coordinate the initial SAR response.

TACAN centers are navigation facilities, not responsible for relaying distress alerts. An airport tower handles local control only and isn’t the standard conduit to RCC. Flight Service Stations provide pilot briefings and SAR support at a more local level, but the primary relayer of ELT information to RCC in the en route context is the ARTCC.