CATCA the Canadian Air Traffic Controller Association (ATC Union) was close behind with this tidbit:We’re changing service at #RedDeer, Alberta in response to @flyreddeer ’s growing traffic – transitioning from aerodrome advisory services to air traffic control services by August 2021. Learn more: http://bit.ly/334h2m1
I'd heard traffic was bananas at Red Deer, but I'm surprised to see a tower opening. NAV Canada has been closing towers (YSB, YKZ) and I'm a little surprised by this move. I would have expected an announcement about a remote camera based tower. Of course, a lot can happen in 2 years including a traffic drop off or a camera announcement.Big news! The Red Deer Airport will become CATCA’s 44th control tower. We hope to be fully open & operational by August 2021. / La 44e tour de contrôle de l’ACCTA sera aménagée à l’aéroport de Red Deer. Elle devrait entrer en activité effectivement d’ici août 2021.
Anyone know what's making Red Deer so busy?