Remote control towers at minor airports would have negative impact, says study
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Plans for remote control towers at airports will have a “very significant negative impact” on some island communities, according to a new report.
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) is planning to introduce remote integrated air traffic control services for five airports: Inverness, Dundee, Stornoway, Kirkwall and Sumburgh.
This will be delivered via a Combined Surveillance Centre located in Inverness.