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Air traffic control towers are built tall to provide controllers with a good view of the airport. They are not recognized as buildings and fall under the observation tower category. The Orlando International Airport control tower is the 5th tallest in the US and the 10th tallest in the world. It opened in 2002 and led to significant passenger growth at the airport. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport control tower is the tallest in the US and the 5th tallest in the world. It was built in 2006 and contributed […]

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