Subdivision of Airspace Into Sectors
The Flight Information Region controlled by a Center may be further administratively subdivided into Areas comprising two to seven sectors. Each Area is staffed by a set of controllers trained on all the sectors in that area.
Sectors use a distinct radio frequencies for communication with aircraft. Each sector also has secure landline communications with adjacent sectors, approach controls, areas, ARTCCs, flight service centers, and military aviation control facilities. These landline communications are shared among all sectors who need them and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Aircraft passing from one sector to another shall be handed off and requested to change frequencies to contact the next sector controller. Sector boundaries are specified by an aeronautical chart.
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