ABQ and RDG Transition to STARS

Nov 17, 2017

Albuquerque Tower/TRACON (ABQ) transitioned from Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) to the Terminal Automation and Replacement (TAMR) G4 on Nov. 4.

NATCA Terminal Automation Representative Aaron Rose also reported that STARS was successfully installed at Reading Tower (RDG). Rose shared photos (below) of the successful RDG install.

TAMR subject matter expert Chris Falcone said of the install at RDG:

“For me, I would say this has, by far, been the most seamless transition from ARTS IIE to STARS that I’ve been a part of.”

“With a career immersed in ARTS 2A, then ARTS 2E, this changeover to STARS is not just incremental, but transformational,” RDG Tower STARS Rep. Allen Fritz said. “The compatibility with ingrained routines, coupled with new functions, flexibility and capacity for expansion really allows controllers to grow. Meaningful up-front training, collaborative development, ongoing support and new software tools (especially for OJTI) set a foundation for the NAS (National Airspace System) to flourish.”