FAA Order 6480.4B: Airport Traffic Control Tower Siting Process

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Abstract: This order establishes requirements for determining the site location, tower height, and cab orientation of a proposed new, replacement of the existing, and modernization of airport traffic control towers (ATCTs) where the overall structure height is changed. The order also establishes a siting process utilizing the standard Airport Facilities Terminal Integration Laboratory (AFTIL) method or the alternate siting process for qualified candidates. The order further defines a method for the reporting and approval of siting activities.

Publication Year: 2018

Authoring Organization: FAA

Airport Type: All Airports

Resource Type: PDF

Hyperlink: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.current/documentnumber/6480.4

Page Count: 70

Cost: Free

Phase(s): Construction, Design, Planning

Functional Area(s): Air Traffic Control

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