Digital air traffic control (ATC) tower systems are now operational at Florida’s Bartow Executive (KBOW) and Alaska’s Kenai Municipal (PAEN). [Credit: FAA]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA has activated the first digital air traffic control (ATC) towers in Florida and Alaska, with five more U.S. airports slated to receive them.
These towers utilize advanced cameras and digital displays to provide controllers with enhanced, continuous 360-degree views, supporting their tasks without replacing them.
This deployment marks a significant modernization for the U.S. ATC system, aligning with international practices and complementing the FAA's broader, multibillion-dollar infrastructure upgrade initiatives.
Digital air traffic control towers, designed to provide greater visibility of airport activity, are now operational at airports in Florida and Alaska.
The FAA on Friday said the first such ATC towers in the country are now online at Florida’s Bartow Executive (KBOW) and Alaska’s Kenai Municipal (PAEN), with five more nontowered airports on deck to receive them.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
