Despite more than 90,000 annual operations, Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) in Loveland has never had the safety benefits of a manned control tower, until now. The Colorado Department of Transportation reports being close to completing a new remote tower project for Loveland, a facility that won’t demand the building of a traditional, expensive tall tower building. FNL serves privately-owned aircraft, commercial airliners, military aircraft, pilot training, and helicopters and is home to three flight schools, specialized aircraft maintenance services, and a 24/7 FBO.
Colorado Begins Testing Remote ATC Tower
Key Takeaways:
- Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) is implementing its first control tower through an over-$8 million remote technology project, despite its 90,000 annual operations.
- This innovative facility features a ground-level building with wall-to-wall high-definition video screens, fed by remote cameras and augmented with satellite and radar data, providing a 360-degree view without a traditional tall tower.
- Anticipated to be operational by the end of 2020, the Colorado Department of Transportation hopes FNL's success will lead to expanding this remote tower system to other state airports in need of ATC services.
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