Authorities have finalised the location for a new air traffic control tower at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, with the structure planned to stand 200 feet tall, according to sources cited by ARY News.
The new tower will reportedly be constructed near the airport’s main entrance gate and is intended to improve air traffic management and enhance the safety and efficiency of aircraft takeoffs and landings.
The project is expected to replace the airport’s existing control tower, which dates back to the Second World War era.
Sources said the ageing tower’s structural height and operational effectiveness have become increasingly inadequate over time, creating the need for a modern replacement.
The proposed 200-foot control tower is expected to provide controllers with improved visibility and modern facilities to better manage aircraft movements at one of Pakistan’s busiest international airports.
Further details regarding the project’s construction schedule and expected completion date have yet to be announced.