A new $ 80 million air traffic control tower is under construction at Southwest Florida International

Southwest Florida International Airport will soon have a new state-of-the-art air traffic control tower.

Here are five things you should know about the tower:

When will it be done?

In about a year or by the end of 2022.

Why is it necessary?

The current tower, built in 1982, is outdated and not ideally located. The new tower is spotted for a better view of the existing runway – and a future one.

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Will the passengers notice a difference?

Not likely, but it will improve safety by making it easier for air traffic controllers to manage the airspace around the airport.

What does this cost?

$ 80 million.

How is it funded?

From Lee County Port Authority fees in airline tickets and $ 32.7 million from the Florida Department of Transportation.

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