What Happened
Modernizing Air Traffic Control Infrastructure With Digital Technology
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced the deployment of the nation’s first digital air traffic control towers at Bartow Executive Airport in Florida and Kenai Municipal Airport in Alaska. The technology uses high-definition cameras, sensors, and digital displays to provide controllers with a continuous 360-degree view of runways, taxiways, and surrounding airspace. This milestone marks a significant step in the agency’s efforts to modernize air traffic control infrastructure, with five additional airports slated to receive the systems. The FAA selected technology provider Frequentis for the deployments following years of testing and evaluation. This development was first reported by Aviation Pros.