Technical visit to Cranfield Air Traffic Control (ATC) Centre

A technical visit to Cranfield ATC to view their operational virtual tower (UK’s first operational remote tower when it opened in 2018) and their newly installed co-located Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) and Mono-Pulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR) from Easat.

Cranfield ’s digital Air Traffic Control tower continues to transform the way they manage operations, offering enhanced visibility, improved safety and innovative real-time data for their controllers.

Today, instead of a traditional glass-top tower, their air traffic controllers work with high-definition panoramic cameras, advanced sensors, and cutting-edge technology. The system provides a 360-degree field of view with the ability to zoom in on aircraft and key areas, enhancing situational awareness – even in poor visibility!

For more info, visit Digital Air Traffic Control Centre
 
A new radar facility has been constructed at Cranfield, extending Cranfield Airport’s capabilities in supporting commercial operations and research projects. The radar will improve the Airport’s capacity to map airspace, actively detecting aircraft rather than relying on them to transmit information. It is the first on-site radar tower at Cranfield for over 30 years and is funded by UK Research and Innovation.

For more info, visit New radar tower goes up at Cranfield and New radar tower will be a 'huge boost to Cranfield Airport' - BBC News