Existing Air Traffic Control Tower - Gap Analysis

As part of the strategic expansion of King Salman International Airport, Euro Group has been engaged to perform a Conditional Assessment and Gap Analysis of the existing Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). The aim is to evaluate its readiness to support two new 4F-category runways (New Central and New West Runways), Terminal 6 (T6), new aprons, and to serve as a resilient backup following the construction of the new ATCT facility.

Our scope includes:

• Comprehensive Assessment of the ATCT’s base building, electromechanical systems (MEPFS), and network infrastructure.
• Visual inspections, interviews, and functional testing (as needed), along with review of all available documentation.
• Assessment of spatial and infrastructure needs (e.g., control working positions, ICT rooms, equipment rooms) for integration of new airport assets.
• Development of an asset inventory, updated and missing drawings, and layout proposals for new operations and equipment rooms at the ground floor.
• Evaluation of the tower’s capacity to accommodate systems like a Virtual Tower System (VTS) and other operational technologies in coordination with SANS and NERA.
• Comparison of current conditions with applicable codes, regulations (GACAR Part 139), and project requirements to identify any gaps, risks, or non-compliance.

Delivery of a Gap Analysis Report, including:

• Prioritized recommendations
• Summary of critical risks
• Roadmap to achieve operational readiness for RWY 3 / PA / T6
• BoQ and budgetary cost estimates
• Design and implementation schedule

This analysis will directly inform the phased upgrade of the existing tower to manage short-term operational needs and long-term resilience goals for KSIA.