ATC
Sweden's Transport Agency Approves 'Remote Tower' Ops
The remote tower concept combines the ATC functions of small airports at one centrally located facility.
Swedish Transport Agency approval cleared the way to begin operations at the Sundsvall Remote Tower Center. (Photo: LFV)
Swedish Transport Agency approval cleared the way to begin operations at the Sundsvall Remote Tower Center. (Photo: LFV)

The Swedish Transport Agency approved technical and operational procedures Sweden’s air navigation service provider LFV will use to operate the world’s first “remote tower,” contractor Saab announced. This fall, controllers at the Sundsvall Remote Tower Center will begin managing takeoffs and landings at Örnsköldsvik Airport, 62 miles distant.

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