New air traffic control towers built at municipal and smaller airports will feature recycled steel and ground-source heating and cooling. [Courtesy: FAA]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA is seeking public comment on the environmental impact of its $500 million plan to replace 31 aging air traffic control towers at municipal and smaller airports.
The new, scalable tower design features multiple sustainable elements, including recycled steel, all-electric systems, and ground-source heating and cooling.
The environmental assessment covers potential impacts from the construction and operation of new towers, as well as the decommissioning of existing ones, with groundbreaking possibly beginning in 2024.
The FAA is seeking public comment on the potential environmental impact of its plan to replace dozens of aging air traffic control towers at airports across the country.
The call for public comment is the latest development in the FAA’s $500 million plan to update towers at 31 municipal and smaller airports where towers function beyond their intended lifespan.
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