In airfield operations, which group is responsible for controlling arrivals and departures?

• A. Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group
• B. Airfield Operations Support Unit
• C. Airfield Traffic Command Center
• D. Aircraft Handling and Liaison Team

Answer: (A)

Managing arrivals and departures requires a unit that oversees the flow of aircraft into and out of the airfield, coordinating sequencing, runway usage, and ground movements to keep operations safe and efficient. The Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group is the one whose role is defined by handling both inbound and outbound traffic, ensuring that aircraft are given clearances, properly sequenced, and routed between runways, taxiways, and gates in coordination with other control elements. The name itself signals this dual responsibility, making it the best fit for the scenario described.

Other groups may provide support, broader airfield operations, or aircraft handling, but they do not convey the explicit, combined responsibility for controlling both arrivals and departures in the same way.