aeradio

English

Etymology

aer- +‎ radio

Noun

aeradio (countable and uncountable, plural aeradios)

1. (aviation) A system allowing airplane pilots to communicate with flight control staff on the ground.
   • 1957, Report of the Department of Transport and of the National Transport Commission, South Africa. Department of Transport:

     In addition, limited air traffic services are provided by aeradio operators at seven minor aerodromes.

   • 1965, Aircraft, volume 45, page 22:

     Almost anywhere in the outback you can find adequate landing strips well maintained. The service provided by aeradio could hardly be improved.