Calculated Take Off Time (CTOT)

Calculated Take Off Time (CTOT)

What is Calculated Take Off Time (CTOT)?

Flight Planning With CTOT

The Calculated Take Off Time (CTOT) is a flight management tool used to optimize air traffic flow by assigning specific takeoff windows.

CTOT, in air traffic management, represents the calculated time a flight is expected to take off, considering air traffic control requirements and constraints.

• Purpose: It's used to manage air traffic flow, particularly in congested airspace, by assigning specific takeoff times to flights.
• Impact on Operations: CTOT helps reduce delays, optimise traffic flow, and increase the efficiency of airspace usage.
• Coordination: Air traffic controllers and airline operations centers closely coordinate to manage CTOTs for flights.

The Calculated Take Off Time is a key operational tool in air traffic management, ensuring efficient and orderly flow of aircraft at busy airports.