Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2026-04-30

The FAA would be required to buy and install specialized equipment at air traffic control towers that helps accurately track and display aircraft positions in real-time. This equipment, known as certified airborne position reference tools, would improve the accuracy and safety of air traffic control operations by giving controllers better information about where planes are located. The change would primarily affect air traffic controllers and the flying public by enhancing the precision of flight tracking and coordination.