Azores Air Zone Command
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| Comando da Zona Aérea dos Açores (Azores Air Zone Command) | |
|---|---|
 F-16AM of the Portuguese Air Force at the Lajes Air Base in the Azores. | |
| Active | 1956 |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Branch | Air Force |
| Part of | Air Command (CA) |
| Garrison/HQ | Air Base No. 4 |
| Motto(s) | "Nós outros, cuja fama tanto voa" ("We, whose fame flies high") |
The Azores Air Zone Command (Portuguese: Comando da Zona Aérea dos Açores, ZAA) is a Portuguese Air Force command, responsible for the planning, supervision and control of the readiness of the airpower resources and of the air activity in the area of the Azores islands. It is under the direct dependency of the Air Command.
The Azores Air Zone Command is responsible for: 1) Plan, direct and control the air activity in its area of responsibility, for the execution of the approved plans and directives; 2) Maintain the relationship with the foreign forces stationed in its bases, accordingly with the terms established in their respective international agreements; 3) Guarantee the respect by the national sovereignty in the terms confirmed by the established international agreements; 4) Study and plan the operational activity of the Portuguese Air Force in the Azores Air Zone; 5) Plan, direct and control the air activity of the Air Force in the Azores Air Zone; 6) Control and coordinate the search and rescue actions in the designated areas of responsibility.