New Air Traffic Management system will take over in Danish airspace At midnight UTC between December 28th and 29th, a new Danish ATM system will be put into service and will handle the Air Traffic Control in Danish airspace. At the same time the tower control at Copenhagen Airport will start operation from a brand new control tower.
Even though the transition is commenced in a low-traffic period, the Danish ATC will not be able to handle the expected load of air traffic without some delays - especially at peak-hours. For safety reasons, air traffic controllers as well as technical staff will need time to get familiar with the new ATM-system. It is expected that the running-in period will be complete at the end of March at the latest.
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Naviair have collected some useful information to airline operations and to pilots flying in Danish Airspace / to or from Danish Airports - which may contribute to minimize the risk of air traffic delays.
Please note: The new ATM system will not impose any changes in procedures or standard flight routes for pilots flying in Danish airspace. Air traffic will be handled as our customers know it today – safe and efficient.