KL ATCC shortens landing time, saves fuel up to RM1 billion

The operation of the Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Center (KL ATCC) in Sepang, which has the latest and most advanced technology, is capable of shortening aircraft landing time and bringing fuel savings of up to RM1 billion per year.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the use of new technology by KL ATCC would enable aircraft to land faster at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 without having to hover long in the airspace.

He said the new KL ATCC, which previously operated in Subang, increased aircraft movements at KLIA and klia2 from 84 to 108 movements per hour by using three runways simultaneously.

"In the past, airplanes had to 'hover' before landing and it certainly burned fuel.

"With the additional capacity of 108 per hour movement and three tracks through the new KL ATCC, it will definitely save time and fuel for landing aircraft," he said in a press conference after the opening of the KL ATCC in Sepang by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri. Jacob today.

The KL ATCC housed in a building inspired by the 'kite' design is equipped with the Kuala Lumpur Air Force Flight Information (KL FIR) air traffic operations center, which is the backbone to the country's air traffic control function and the Aeronautics Search and Rescue (SAR) Coordination Center.

Wee said the relocation of KL ATCC from Subang also enabled the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to implement the new structural changes of Peninsular Malaysia's airspace to 14 sectors compared to seven sectors previously.

The move of KL ATCC to the new location is also one of the preparations for the country's aviation industry towards the post-Covid-19 pandemic which is expected in 2025, he said.

"From now on, all parties need to adapt to the new facilities at KL ATCC and the opening of this control center also proves that Malaysia has an efficient air control center," he said.

Wee in his speech during the opening ceremony said 326 air traffic control (ATC) officers worked in shifts at KL ATCC to monitor and monitor the smooth flow of air traffic in the airspace of Peninsular Malaysia, 24 hours a day.