Sat, May 21, 2011
Twenty-Million Dollar Facility Replaces Tower Built In
1963
The FAA dedicated a new airport traffic control tower for Long
Island MacArthur Airport Friday that will replace the one that has
served the airport since 1963.
"MacArthur Airport continues to play a vital role in serving
travelers in the New York metropolitan region,” said U.S.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “This new tower will
enhance the safety and efficiency of air travel in and out of Long
Island.”
The new airport traffic control tower is more than 50 feet
taller than the old tower, giving controllers a better view of
airport operations. Additionally, controllers will now be using the
latest in voice communication technology to communicate with
pilots. “We're committed to providing controllers with the
best possible technology and supporting their mission to keep the
flying public safe,” said FAA Administrator Randy
Babbitt. “The enhanced sight-lines and a
state-of-the-art communications system represent important safety
enhancements for passengers flying to and from MacArthur
Airport.”
The facility has the most advanced equipment to record air
traffic communications. It also has state-of-the-art heating and
cooling systems, as well as fire protection, security, power
distribution and grounding systems.
The new 158-foot high tower has a 525-square-foot tower
cab. The total cost to design, equip, and construct the new
tower was approximately $20 million. In 2010, air traffic
controllers at MacArthur Airport handled nearly 155,000 takeoffs
and landings.
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