The Aviano Control Tower was awarded among 98 bases and 137 Control Towers managed by the US Air Force worldwide. Aviano was also selected among 98 other bases for the “Airfield Operations Flight Complex of the year” award. This recognition was also achieved by Aviano for the first time and, in general, it is the first time in 13 years that a US Air Force base has achieved it. The award has been in existence since 1998 and recognizes the exceptional results and achievements achieved by the teams involved in flight operations, such as the airfield manager, the air traffic control service, the radar, the meteorological station and the telecommunications systems.
The award is given based on the ability to provide the service Air traffic control, The management of the maneuvering area and the meteorological system, the ability to manage workloads for unusual and emergency situations, the ability to support operations and airfield services as recognized by the users of the services and systems, and also for the excellent results achieved in the management of training programs.
The contribution of the Air Force to each of the services awarded is of fundamental importance, as in addition to ensuring national sovereignty, the Armed Forces employ their own control personnel every day to provide the services. air navigation services and the assistant staff for the compilation and validation of flight plans, the issuance of Notam (Notice To Airmen) or warnings to air traffic controllers, and the dissemination of aeronautical information. Finally, the meteorological staff ensures the issuance of weather bulletins. metar e with report while the telecommunications staff ensures the robustness and functionality of the systems and telecommunications equipment.
In the history of the USAF, Aviano is the first base that has been able to win both awards in the same year. Without a doubt, the consolidated partnership between the Air Force and the USAF was fundamental to achieving these results; it is unique in its kind for the quality and complexity of the services provided. All the operators, through their daily actions, their availability to serve and their commitment alongside their American colleagues, contributed to achieving these important awards. The members of both Armed Forces present in Aviano stood out through mutual respect, trust, teamwork and dedication in achieving the common goal of providing the best airfield service and the best air traffic services in Europe and around the world.
