AACS Air Traffic Control

The Army Airways Communications System (AACS) Air Traffic Control traces its origins to World War II, when the U.S. Army Air Forces established the AACS in 1938 to provide reliable communications and navigation support for military aviation. During the war, AACS personnel played a vital role in establishing and operating air traffic control towers, radio navigation aids, and weather stations at bases worldwide, ensuring the safe movement of aircraft in combat and support missions. After the war, the AACS continued to evolve, eventually becoming a foundational element of the U.S. Air Force's air traffic control system upon the service's establishment in 1947. The legacy of AACS Air Traffic Control endures today in the highly trained controllers who manage military airspace, ensuring mission success and flight safety across the globe.