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 its plan to replace 31 aging air traffic control towers with a new, sustainable design.
The $500 million project, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will use sustainable materials like recycled steel and incorporate geothermal heating/cooling.
The new tower design is scalable, adjusting height based on airport traffic and sightline needs.
The public comment period on the draft programmatic environmental assessment ends July 31, 2023, with construction potentially starting 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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