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Israel to Centralize Air Traffic Control at Ben Gurion Airport, Boosting Flight Capacity by 70%
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First reported by Mako · 1 day ago
What happened
The Israel Airports Authority is creating a centralized air traffic control unit at Ben Gurion Airport to increase flight movements by nearly 70%, improving efficiency and capacity. The project unifies control previously split between military bases and will support future air traffic growth, though Ben Gurion is expected to reach capacity by 2040, highlighting the need for a new airport.
- 01Israel Airports Authority centralizes air traffic control at Ben Gurion Airport, merging northern and southern units.
- 02Hourly flight movements will increase from 36 to 60, a nearly 70% rise in capacity.
- 03The project separates civilian air traffic control from military bases for greater efficiency.
- 04Passengers will benefit from reduced delays and improved flight management.
- 05Pre-qualification for contractors is underway as part of the project's first phase.
- 06Ben Gurion Airport is projected to reach 40 million passengers by 2040, maintaining the need for a new airport.
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