Changi Control Tower to undergo upgrading as part of S$4 billion air navigation overhaul
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has announced a S$4 billion investment to upgrade the Changi Control Tower and air navigation systems over the next 15 years. The project aims to manage rising travel demand and improve operational efficiency.
Why it matters
This infrastructure investment is critical for maintaining Singapore's status as a global aviation hub and ensuring the safety and scalability of future air traffic.
Changi Airport is also progressing towards three-runway operations by the end of the decade.
The Changi Control Tower on Jul 22, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting)
Charmaine Jacob 22 Jul 2026 05:00PM (Updated: 22 Jul 2026 05:19PM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: The Changi Control Tower and Singapore Air Traffic Control Centre will be upgraded over the coming years to meet rising travel demand, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said on Wednesday (Jul 22).
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