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New Airport Traffic Control Tower

  1. New Airport Traffic Control Tower
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CT-01 Column 8-2004
The support pillar of the new Airport Traffic Control Tower at Dulles rises up from the site about a mile South of the Main Terminal. Photo from August 2004.
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CT-01 Column 8-2004
The support pillar of the new Airport Traffic Control Tower at Dulles rises up from the site about a mile South of the Main Terminal. Photo from August 2004.
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CT-02 ElevShaftUp 8-2004
Looking up the main elevator shaft of the new Airport Traffic Control Tower. Photo from August 2004.
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CT-02 ElevShaftUp 8-2004
Looking up the main elevator shaft of the new Airport Traffic Control Tower. Photo from August 2004.
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CT-03 Cab Construc 1-2005
The top levels, including the cab, begin to take shape. Photo from January 2005.
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CT-03 Cab Construc 1-2005
The top levels, including the cab, begin to take shape. Photo from January 2005.
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CT-04 CabCrane 5-2005
View from the airfield just North of the new ATCT. The steel framework for the cab is being erected. Photo from May 2005.
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CT-04 CabCrane 5-2005
View from the airfield just North of the new ATCT. The steel framework for the cab is being erected. Photo from May 2005.
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CT-05 SeenFrom RT 6-2005
View ATCT construction from the Ramp Tower, which is atop Concourse B. Photo from June 2005
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CT-05 SeenFrom RT 6-2005
View ATCT construction from the Ramp Tower, which is atop Concourse B. Photo from June 2005
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CT-06 ElevShaftDn 7-2005
Looking down the main elevator shaft of the new ATCT. The top level of the elevator is the 26th floor. Photo from July 2005.
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CT-06 ElevShaftDn 7-2005
Looking down the main elevator shaft of the new ATCT. The top level of the elevator is the 26th floor. Photo from July 2005.
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CT-07 InTheCab 7-2005
Looking out the cab (top) level of the new ATCT. This area will be paneled with large windows so the Air Traffic Controllers can see clearly in all directions. Photo from July 2005.
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CT-07 InTheCab 7-2005
Looking out the cab (top) level of the new ATCT. This area will be paneled with large windows so the Air Traffic Controllers can see clearly in all directions. Photo from July 2005.
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CT-08 LookupCrane 7-2005
It is dizzying to look straight up the new ATCT and construction crane. Photo from July 2005.
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CT-08 LookupCrane 7-2005
It is dizzying to look straight up the new ATCT and construction crane. Photo from July 2005.
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CT-09 LookupCrane 9-2005
Striking view of the new ATCT against a crisp, blue and white sky. Photo from September 2005.
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CT-09 LookupCrane 9-2005
Striking view of the new ATCT against a crisp, blue and white sky. Photo from September 2005.
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CT-10 MediaTour 9-2005
A visit to the cab of the ATCT was the highlight of a tour given to the local news media. Photo from September 2005.
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CT-10 MediaTour 9-2005
A visit to the cab of the ATCT was the highlight of a tour given to the local news media. Photo from September 2005.
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CT-11 AerialView 3-2006
Aerial view of new ATCT looking West. The radar system has not yet been installed atop the tower. Runway 12/30 runs across the background. Photo from March 2006.
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CT-11 AerialView 3-2006
Aerial view of new ATCT looking West. The radar system has not yet been installed atop the tower. Runway 12/30 runs across the background. Photo from March 2006.
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CT-12 Tower Cab 3-2006
View of the top levels and cab of the new Airport Traffic Control Tower. Photo from March 2006.
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CT-12 Tower Cab 3-2006
View of the top levels and cab of the new Airport Traffic Control Tower. Photo from March 2006.
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CT-13 FromSouth 3-2006
All Four Control Towers at Dulles are visible in this view looking North. The new ATCT in the foreground is most prominent. Two ramp control towers (dark gray) sit atop Concourses C and B, and the original ATCT is deepest in the background.
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CT-13 FromSouth 3-2006
All Four Control Towers at Dulles are visible in this view looking North. The new ATCT in the foreground is most prominent. Two ramp control towers (dark gray) sit atop Concourses C and B, and the original ATCT is deepest in the background.
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CT-14 Signage 3-2006
Close-up of the base building of the new ATCT shows the official name of the Tower, which will be used by the Federal Aviation Administration. Photo from March 2006.
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CT-14 Signage 3-2006
Close-up of the base building of the new ATCT shows the official name of the Tower, which will be used by the Federal Aviation Administration. Photo from March 2006.
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CT-15 TowerComplex 9-2006
View from the base to the cab of the new ATCT on a clear, blue day. Photo from September 2006.
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CT-15 TowerComplex 9-2006
View from the base to the cab of the new ATCT on a clear, blue day. Photo from September 2006.
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CT-16 ViewInsideCab 9-2006
This is the view which will be seen from the cab by the Airport Traffic Controllers. Equipment will be installed in the consoles below the windows. All of the Airport buildings are visible in this view looking North. Photo from September 2006.
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CT-16 ViewInsideCab 9-2006
This is the view which will be seen from the cab by the Airport Traffic Controllers. Equipment will be installed in the consoles below the windows. All of the Airport buildings are visible in this view looking North. Photo from September 2006.
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CT-17 ViewFromCab 9-2006
A spectacular view of Concourse C, D, B, and the Main Terminal looking North from the cab of the new ATCT. Photo from September 2006.
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CT-17 ViewFromCab 9-2006
A spectacular view of Concourse C, D, B, and the Main Terminal looking North from the cab of the new ATCT. Photo from September 2006.
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CT-18 ASDE Crane 9-29-2006
On September 29, 2006, the new "ASDE-X" radar system was hoisted to the top of the new ATCT by a portable crane. "ASDE-X" stands for Airport Surveillance Detection Equipment model X.
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CT-18 ASDE Crane 9-29-2006
On September 29, 2006, the new "ASDE-X" radar system was hoisted to the top of the new ATCT by a portable crane. "ASDE-X" stands for Airport Surveillance Detection Equipment model X.
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CT-19 CabView 5-2007
FAA Equipment is installed in the new Airport Traffic Control Tower at Dulles. Photo from May 2007.
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CT-19 CabView 5-2007
FAA Equipment is installed in the new Airport Traffic Control Tower at Dulles. Photo from May 2007.
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CT-20 Aerial View 5-2007
Aerial View looking north. The Airport Concourses and Main Terminal are visible in the background. Photo from May 2007.
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CT-20 Aerial View 5-2007
Aerial View looking north. The Airport Concourses and Main Terminal are visible in the background. Photo from May 2007.
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