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Altitude restrictions
Traffic procedure in which aircraft are assigned altitudes to expedite traffic, traffic separation or to balance
workload.
"You are held for release"
You may have your clearance but don't leave until I tell you to.
ALTITUDE RESTRICTION- An altitude or altitudes, stated in the order flown, which are to be maintained until reaching a specific point or time. Altitude restrictions may be issued by ATC due to traffic, terrain, or other airspace considerations.
When the aircraft approaches its destination, the center is responsible for meeting altitude restrictions by specific points, as well as providing many destination airports with a traffic flow, ...
 See also: Weight, Direct, Cross, Controller, Air traffic
  
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