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Manassas council authorizes nearly $1.0M to finish air traffic control tower design
Summary
Council approved $985,456 from the airport fund to complete 100% design, bidding and award phases for a new air traffic control tower and base building; staff expects design completion in March 2026 and construction to begin in September 2026 pending federal BIL funding.
The council approved a request to budget and appropriate $985,456 from the airport fund to complete design and bidding for a replacement air traffic control tower and attached base building.
Airport staff described the project timeline and the next steps: finish 100% design (target March 2026), solicit bids (April 2026), apply for BIL funding (June 2026), and begin construction in September 2026 if funding is secured. The design work to date represents approximately 45% completion; the total design contract will reach about $1.18 million at 100%. The base building will include an upgraded ATC simulator for controller training. The appropriation is funded from airport operating revenues and lease income.
Council members supported proceeding to complete design so the airport can pursue federal funding. The resolution (R2026‑062) was approved by roll call.
