Newark’s 30-year-old radar replaced as FAA rolls out fifth surface movement system

2026-08-13T09:58:00

S1 EWR Radar Install

Newark Liberty International Airport has switched on a new Surface Movement Radar, replacing a 30-year-old system, as part of a $30 million programme to modernise air traffic infrastructure at one of the busiest US airports.

A 30-year-old radar system at Newark Liberty has been replaced under a $30 million modernisation programme. Find out what the upgrade means for controllers, and what further changes are planned by 2027.

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