A safe, orderly and efficient flow of air traffic is the main function of Air Traffic Flow Management. To achieve that, we must ensure the optimum efficiency of Air Traffic Control capacities and compatibility between traffic demand and declared capacity of relevant Air Traffic Control units.

Air Traffic Flow Management is effected at the strategic, pre-tactical and tactical level.

The operational Flow Management Position (Tirana FMP) is established at Tirana Area Control Center. Tirana FMP cooperates with the Network Manager Operations Center (EUROCONTROL) at the tactical level. That way, whenever needed, aircraft operators can adjust departure times, change routes and flight profiles, which results in delay reduction for airlines and passengers.

We cooperate with the Network Manager (EUROCONTROL) at all ATFM levels. At the strategic level, we assess capacities and make changes to the route network and other airspace structures. At the pre-tactical level, we prepare daily plans, inform aircraft operators and relevant ATC units about measures coming into force. That is how we optimize current capacities and reduce delays and costs.

Tactically, we work on a single goal every day, which is to ensure enough capacity to meet the traffic demand. At the post-operational level, we analyze what was done and suggest measures for further optimization.