Secretary Duffy said the new radar equips “controllers as they safeguard our air travel.”
The Department of Transportation announced the installation of a new Surface Movement Radar (SMR) at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The replacement radar is part of the effort to modernize America’s air traffic control system.
“In just 18 months, we have delivered billions of dollars to air traffic control centers across the country–including $30.5 million right here at Washington Reagan,“ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. “This new radar is our latest reinforcement tool to equip our controllers as they safeguard our air travel.”
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford said, “By enabling them to see aircraft and vehicles on the ground no matter the weather or visibility, this new radar will give controllers at DCA a clearer picture of airport activity. Our priority is keeping travelers safe, and this radar– along with the numerous other upgrades happening at DCA–will help our controllers do just that.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Duffy to be led by God as he heads the Transportation Department.
- For Administrator Bedford as he oversees modernization efforts at U.S. airports.
- For air traffic controllers to safely guide and direct air and surface traffic around the nation’s airports.
Sources: Federal Aviation Administration
