The first digital tower solution was put into operation in Austria in 2017 for apron management, followed by an air traffic control (ATC) solution in Germany in 2018. Frequentis has proven experience in this technology of almost 10 years in live applications and research & development going back to 2010.
Below you can learn more about the history of digital tower with Frequentis in civil and military installations, how the technology works and hear the words of real users in the NAS via case studies and testimonials.
Videos
Customer case: Bartow Executive Airport
The Bartow Digital Tower Project is a pioneering initiative, marking a significant advancement in air traffic control technology and training through the Frequentis digital tower solution.
Digital tower demonstration
This demonstration explains the components required for the Frequentis digital tower solution.
Deployable digital towers
The deployable digital tower provides a solution to support locations without physical infrastructure for a control room – military deployments, civil disaster relief.
Remote tower for the US Department of Defense
In October 2019 the Frequentis remote tower project with the US DoD made its debut on US News 9. Learn about military benefits and testing at the Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida for the fixed and deployable system.
TowerX digital tower explained
smartVISION Digital Tower solution is part of the global Tower X portfolio. Learn about the entire TowerX portfolio from a Frequentis Group webinar looking at the global offering.
Case Studies
Transforming Air Traffic Control through Digital Tower Operations
Bartow Executive Airport is modernizing the national airspace system (NAS) by implementing innovative technology to upgrade and replace an aging air traffic control tower.
The business case for transforming from non-towered to towered airports
Digital towers enable rural airports to attract new business in a cost-effective way by providing safe and reliable air traffic services to the flying public.
Testimonials
Bartow Executive Airport embraces digital tower
John Helms, Executive Director, Bartow Airport Authority discusses their path to digital tower and first-hand impressions to date.
The view from the tower – an ATCO perspective
Adam Rhodes, NATCA National Representative at the FAA for
NextGen shares the views of air traffic controllers (ATCOs) about digital tower.
Let's meet Frequentis
Frequentis USA digital towers transform airport operations by combining enhanced safety, improved controller work environments, and flexible, fast deployment to unlock long-term economic growth for the region.
