ATC
'Remote Tower' ATC Systems Planned in Germany, Ireland
Germany's DFS announced a contract with Frequentis that will make Saarbrücken Airport the country's first remote-controlled airport.
A controller mans a remote tower working position, which provides a real-time display of a distant airport surface. (Photo: Frequentis)
A controller mans a remote tower working position, which provides a real-time display of a distant airport surface. (Photo: Frequentis)

Air navigation service providers (Ansps) announced contracts to install “remote tower” systems at airports in Germany and Ireland, signaling the spread of the technology in Europe. Remote towers enable controllers to manage airports from separate, off-site facilities.