How Air Traffic Control Knows Where Every Plane Is

Air traffic control is not just watching dots on a screen. In this video, we break down how air traffic control knows where every plane is, from radar and transponders to ADS-B, flight plans, radio communication, control towers, approach control, en route centers, oceanic tracking, weather rerouting, and separation rules. Every aircraft is part of a live tracking system designed to show where planes are now, where they are going next, and how to keep them safely apart. #AirTrafficControl #Aviation #Planes #Infrastructure #Engineering #Radar #HowItWorks #HiddenInfrastructure