Written Question · S5W-27734 · Session 5
How many primary radar heads are expected to be installed in order to help deliver Highlands and Islands Airports Limited's Air Traffic Man…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government how many primary radar heads are expected to be installed in order to help deliver Highlands and Islands Airports Limited's Air Traffic Management Strategy, and, in respect of each radar head, what the projected cost is of the (a) equipment, (b) installation and (c) operation.
The answer
The provision of surveillance at each of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited’s (HIAL) Air Traffic Control airports is crucial to the delivery of modern, efficient and environmentally sound Air Traffic Services in the Highlands and Islands, where safe operation is key. HIAL will be undertaking a procurement exercise to fully inform the market of the requirement and press for innovative solutions from suppliers. Following the completion of the tender exercise, the number of radar heads and costs will be known.
It should be noted that, as identified in the ‘HIAL ATM2030 Technical Scoping Study’ by Helios, any change to the current method of Air Traffic Control operation will lead to an increase in operational costs.
It should be noted that, as identified in the ‘HIAL ATM2030 Technical Scoping Study’ by Helios, any change to the current method of Air Traffic Control operation will lead to an increase in operational costs.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S5W-27734 by reference.