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 proceeding with a $500 million plan to replace 31 aging air traffic control towers at municipal and smaller airports, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with construction possibly beginning in 2024.
The agency is currently seeking public comment on its draft programmatic environmental assessment, open through July 31, to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the tower replacement project.
The new tower designs feature scalability and incorporate significant sustainable elements, including all-electric systems, recycled materials, thermally efficient façades, and ground-source heating/cooling.
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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