Terminal Area Arrival Management (TAM)

Terminal Area Arrival Management (TAM) is a system used by air traffic controllers to efficiently coordinate the arrival of aircraft into busy airport terminals. It manages the timing and sequencing of arriving flights to reduce congestion, delays, and fuel consumption. By providing pilots with precise instructions and sequencing information well before they reach the airport, TAM helps ensure safe, orderly, and predictable arrivals. This coordination is especially important during peak times when many flights are arriving simultaneously, improving overall airport efficiency and minimizing congestion in the terminal airspace.