FAA Dedicates $73 Mil ATC Tower in New Jersey

On December 11, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) dedicated a new air traffic control tower at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey. The $73.4 million structure represents a significant upgrade in both technology and sustainability, replacing the 75-foot tower that had served the airport for half a century.

Standing 157 feet tall, the new tower features a 750-square-foot cab that gives air traffic controllers an elevated view of the airfield. Below, a 19,000-square-foot base provides office space for controllers, technicians, and administrative staff. These facilities are designed not only to meet current needs but also to support future operational growth as air traffic rises.

The tower is equipped with the latest and greatest technology, ensuring that Teterboro Airport can handle demand with greater safety and efficiency. FAA Teterboro Air Traffic Manager Matthew Peterson sang his praises for the build, stating: “The new Teterboro tower will house our controllers and our technicians doing what they do best — keep our skies safe, organized and efficient."

The project also prioritizes environmental sustainability. The tower meets the Guiding Principles for High-Performance Sustainable Federal Buildings by implementing measures to conserve energy and water, reduce waste, and protect indoor air quality.

The Teterboro facility employs 41 FAA staff, including 12 in technical operations. Technical operations personnel are tasked with installing and maintaining the advanced equipment that powers air traffic control systems. The other 29 are in air traffic service roles.

The new tower became operational in late October 2024 and has already proven its value to one of the country’s busiest general aviation airports. The project was estimated to have cost upwards of $73.4 million in total.

FMI: www.panynj.gov/airports/en/teterboro.html