Controlled time of arrival

CONTROLLED TIME OF ARRIVAL- The original estimated time of arrival adjusted by the ATCSCC ground delay factor.
CONTROLLER-
(See AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST.) ...

controlled time of arrival - The assignment and acceptance of an entry/use time for a specific NAS resource. Examples include point-in-space metering, time to be at a runway, or taxi waypoints.

Controlled time of arrival
The time ATC uses to figure your departure time. May involve ground delay. Used to keep arrival runway within
arrival capacity.
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CTA is a FAA Acronym for: Controlled Time of Arrival
Related Definitions from Aviation Glossary
GSA
GHA
Military Operations Area (MOA)
ATA - Air Transport Association
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See also: Chart, ICAO, NAS, Climb, Air traffic