The new Air Traffic Control Tower has just been completed and is operational as of today.
"New Zealand's newest control tower has been officially opened in Christchurch. The $6 million project is the first to be completed as part of a new airport expansion set to be ready for the thousands expected for the Rugby World Cup in 2011. At 13 stories high, it has become the tallest air traffic control tower in the country. It's shaped like an icecream cone with a base of around 64 square metres, tapering to a 12 metre control cab at the top." - TVNZ Home Page.
At the weekend they had a ticket only open day to visit. Al bought a ticket online and ventured out there for his tour.
Complete with all the latest high-tech gadgets, the controllers easily have the best view of any job in Christchurch!
Looking west out over the runways
Looking East out over Christchurch. Wow!
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