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title: "3.2 Single mode of operation — Formal title, Remote ATS · Avioverse"
description: "The single mode of operation refers to the provision of ATS to one aerodrome at a time, from a single remote tower module (RTM)."
url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/remote-ats/formal-title/guidance-material-on-remote-aerodrome-ats/3-2"
---

# 3.2 Single mode of operation

Formal title · GM to Regulation (EU) 2017/373 · EAR revision 26 Jan 2026

IR Implementing rule

## 3.2 Single mode of operation

The [single mode of operation](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/single-mode-of-operation) refers to the provision of ATS to one aerodrome at a time, from a single [remote tower module](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/remote-tower-module) (RTM).

Operational applications which typically would fall under the remit of the single mode of operation include, but are not limited to the provision of ATS:

to one aerodrome from one RTM;

during planned or unplanned contingency situations, as a dedicated backup solution for an existing [aerodrome ATS](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aerodrome-ats); and to distant or visually blocked areas of an aerodrome, for which the view from the [conventional tower](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/conventional-tower) cabin is inadequate or non-existent, by implementing [visual surveillance system](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/visual-surveillance-system) elements at the conventional tower. This could therefore be in lieu of building a second aerodrome/conventional tower.

Note: With regard to the definitions in Chapter 2Error! Reference source not found., this application is not regarded as a ‘[remote tower](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/remote-tower)’ and therefore it falls within the scope of a ‘conventional tower’. However, the guidance in this document may be used as relevant for the visual surveillance system elements, and the relevant parts of GM3 ATCO.D.060(c) to Regulation (EU) 2015/340 may be used for the local unit endorsement course.

IR · 3.2 — GM to Regulation (EU) 2017/373 · ED Decision 2019/004/R · Remote ATS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 26 Jan 2026

[All rules in GUIDANCE MATERIAL ON REMOTE AERODROME ATS](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/remote-ats/formal-title/guidance-material-on-remote-aerodrome-ats)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 26 Jan 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.