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title: "5.2.2 Binocular functionality — Formal title, Remote ATS · Avioverse"
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# 5.2.2 Binocular functionality

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

IR Implementing rule

## 5.2.2 Binocular functionality

The binocular functionality (e.g. a Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera/function, as defined and described in ED-240A Change 1 \[19]) emulates the function of a binocular in a [conventional tower](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/conventional-tower), by allowing the ATCO/AFISO to have a close-up view of a specific location or object. As such, it fulfils the part of ICAO Doc 9426 ATS Planning Manual \[15] (PART III, Section 2, Chapter 2 ‘Specific Requirements for an Aerodrome Control Tower’) that lists binoculars as recommended equipment in an aerodrome control tower.

This functionality is considered additional to the overall [visual presentation](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/visual-presentation), enabling the ATCO/AFISO whenever necessary to look at certain objects/occurrences in the area of interest more closely (e.g. engine on fire, landing gear extended, RWY condition/objects on RWY, etc.). The view from the binocular functionality may be presented within the visual presentation display (e.g. as ‘picture-in-picture’) or on separate screens/displays.

IR · 5.2.2 — GM to Regulation (EU) 2017/373 · ED Decision 2023/005/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.