Pilots who are used to flying into Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) near Fort Collins/Loveland—and operating there like they would at any non-towered airport—will need to take careful note of major air traffic control changes coming soon to the airport. Beginning in mid-March, KFNL becomes a “towered” airport with the addition of a mobile ATC trailer (MATCT) providing on-site services. The trailer and local controllers will eventually give way to a remote ATC facility as part of a test being conducted at the airport.
Remote ATC Testing to Begin at Northern Colorado Regional Airport
Key Takeaways:
- Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) is transitioning from a non-towered airport to a towered facility, initially using a mobile ATC trailer before moving to a remote air traffic control (ATC) system.
- KFNL is serving as the testbed for the "first of its kind" Colorado Remote Tower Project, which integrates satellite-based aircraft surveillance with ground-based panoramic video technology to provide remote controllers with a simulated on-site tower view.
- This project aims to cost-effectively manage the anticipated significant increase in air traffic at KFNL due to rapid population growth in Northern Colorado, offering a more economical solution than constructing and staffing a traditional physical ATC tower.
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