The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) dedicated an approximately $73.4 million air traffic control tower at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on Dec. 11.
The 157-foot-tall tower atop a 19,000-square-foot base is environmentally sustainable, meeting the Guiding Principles for High Performance Sustainable Federal Buildings. It meets this by protecting indoor air quality, conserving resources, reducing energy and water use, and minimizing waste. among other things.
The tower is equipped with state-of-the art technology designed to keep up with the current and future demand of the airfield. Air traffic controllers work out of a 750-square-foot cab.
The site also contains office space for controllers, technicians, and administrative staff. The offices also are designed to accommodate current and future operations.
“The new Teterboro tower will house our controllers and our technicians doing what they do best — keep our skies safe, organized and efficient,” Matthew Peterson, FAA Teterboro air traffic manager, said.
The tower, which became operational in late October, replaces a 75-foot-tall tower that was commissioned in 1975.
A total of 41 FAA employees work at the Teterboro tower. Twelve work in technical operations, the employees install and maintain air traffic control equipment, while 29 work in air traffic services.