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New Air Traffic Control Tower At McCarran Airport

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The new 352-foot air traffic control tower at McCarran International Airport is set to open Aug. 28, eight months behind schedule.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the $99 million facility was delayed by two government shutdowns before a massive construction error was found.

Air traffic controllers are currently undergoing training before moving into the new tower.

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The old tower had to be replaced as ongoing growth around McCarran has created blind spots for controllers working the 185-foot tower.