Air traffic control tower construction project

Civilian contractors prepare to lift an air traffic control tower piece by using a crane April 16, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 48,000 pound cab was lifted to the top of the tower. The new tower will be taller and more rigid to handle Kansas winds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Air traffic control tower construction project

Civilian contractors maneuver an air traffic control tower piece April 16, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 10.5 million project will provide an ATC tower with a taller, more rigid structure in order to handle high winds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Air traffic control tower construction project

Civilian contractors attach an air traffic control tower piece April 16, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The ATCT Project costs more than 10.5 million and is projected to be completed in January 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Air traffic control tower construction project

Civilian contractors attach an air traffic control tower piece April 16, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The new tower will help ATC Airmen work around the clock by communicating and directing military and civilian aircraft to prevent mid-air collisions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Air traffic control tower construction project

Civilian contractors attach an air traffic control tower piece April 16, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The new tower will allow ATC Airmen to continue their mission to provide technically adept services in support of Team McConnell’s mission and local civil aviation requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Air traffic control tower construction project

Civilian contractors lift an air traffic control tower piece by using a crane April 16, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The crane lifted 48,000 pounds of steel to the top of the tower to complete the cab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Air traffic control tower construction project

Published April 23, 2018
By Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Civilian contractors prepare to lift an air traffic control tower piece by using a crane April 16, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 48,000 pound cab was lifted to the top of the tower. The new tower will be taller and more rigid to handle Kansas winds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)