With an objective to enhance the capacity and ease the traffic flow, AAI’s Kolkata Airport has undertaken the work of construction of New ATC Tower and Technical Block at an estimated cost of. Rs.458 cr. The new ATC Tower complex spread in an area of 2040 sqm. will
accommodate all ANS units for efficient air traffic management. With more than 50 meters of height, the new building will be equipped with advanced digital technology in the field of communication and air traffic system. Automation & VCS equipment will be of higher capability with provisioning of more number of Controller Work Positions (CWP) to meet the requirement of upper & lower area harmonisation in Kolkata Area Control Centre (ACC). New Advanced Surface Movement Guidance & Control System (ASMGCS) will
enhance the surveillance and provide bird`s eye view of the entire operational runway which will enable the ATC Personnel to ensure safety & efficiency in augmented capacity.
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