Central Flow Control
Another key facility, overseeing the entire ATC system, is FAA's Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC), also known as central flow control and located in Herndon, Virginia.
FLOW CONTROL- Measures designed to adjust the flow of traffic into a given airspace, along a given route, or bound for a given aerodrome (airport) so as to ensure the most effective utilization of the airspace.
(See QUOTA FLOW CONTROL.) ...
Clearance Delivery or, at busy airports, the Traffic Management Coordinator (TMC) will, if necessary, coordinate with the enroute center and national command center or flow control to obtain releases for aircraft.
DUAT has Flow Control Messages Menu under the Flight Planning section that shows where aircraft are being held on the ground (Gate Hold) because of traffic congestion. This most often is caused by weather requiring alternate routing.
The Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) (previously known as Central Flow Control Facility) was established in 1970 to prevent pockets of congestion from disrupting the National Airspace System (NAS).
CFCF is a FAA Acronym for: Central Flow Control Facility
Related Definitions from Aviation Glossary
GSA
GHA
Military Operations Area (MOA)
ATA - Air Transport Association
MRO ...
A service provided by the FSS to assist pilots in flight planning. Briefing items may include weather information, NOTAMS, military activities, flow control information, and other items as requested.
Pilot-in-Command (PIC) ...
 See also: Aircraft, Airport, Air traffic, Air Traffic Control, VFR
  
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