"TRACON" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: TRACONs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} TRACON (plural TRACONs)
  1. (aviation) Acronym of terminal radar approach control. Tags: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of Alternative form of: terminal radar approach control Categories (topical): Aviation Related terms: RAPCON

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