The existing tower was commissioned in 1979. The new Charlotte tower will be the second tallest tower in the National Airspace System after the 398-foot-tall tower at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. In addition, the new 370-foot-tall tower at CLT will provide air traffic controllers with a bird’s-eye view of the airfield, and will accommodate current operations and future growth. Training rooms, administrative offices, and a power distribution supply system will also be in the base building, along with the latest aviation security and air traffic simulation capabilities. The 42,000-square-foot base building will house an expanded terminal radar approach control (TRACON), with space for future growth. The 850-square-foot tower cab has enough room to accommodate additional future air traffic control positions. Charlotte also is the test site for Airspace Technology Demonstration (ATD-2). The new air traffic control tower will be equipped with state-of-the-art Next Generation Air Transportation System, or NextGen, technology including Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), Data Communications, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), and Advanced Electronic Flight Strip System (AEFS). “Investing in NextGen will make air travel more efficient, dependable, and even safer.” “The FAA is committed to modernizing our air traffic control system,” said Deputy Administrator Whitaker, who also is the FAA’s Chief NextGen Officer. “This new air traffic control facility will help us serve travelers at one of our busiest airline hubs for decades to come.” “This investment in our aviation infrastructure will position us to handle the future growth that we forecast for Charlotte,” said Secretary Foxx. Groundbreaking for New Air Traffic Control Tower at Charlotte Douglas International Airport The new tower will enable air traffic controllers to continue to provide the safest, most efficient service to flights at the nation’s fifth busiest tower. Whitaker broke ground today for a new 370-foot-tall air traffic control tower and radar approach control at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator Michael G.
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