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FAA Seeks Comments on Draft Tower Environmental Review
The FAA has opened for comment a draft environmental assessment for the replacement of 31 aging air traffic control towers at small airports.
Digital rendering of sustainable tower design
The FAA is looking at a number of sustainable means for its planned tower replacements at small airports. (Rendition: the FAA)

The FAA is taking the next step in replacing 31 aging air traffic control towers at small airports and is now seeking comments on a draft environmental assessment for newly-designed, more sustainable facilities. In April, the agency said it had set aside more than $500 million to support site evaluation, preparation, and construction activities for the towers.

Initial towers slated for replacement are functioning beyond their intended design life and are located throughout the country, from Key West, Florida, to Bellingham, Washington, the FAA said.

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