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Aviation Dictionary
Ground Communication Outlet (GCO)
Definitions
- An unstaffed, remotely controlled ground/ground communications facility. Pilots at uncontrolled airports may contact ATC and AFSS via very high frequency (VHF) radio to a telephone connection. This lets pilots obtain an instrument clearance or close a VFR/IFR flight plan.
References
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Instrument Procedures Handbook by Federal Aviation Administration (2017)
