New Radar System to Enhance Surveillance at Jersey Airport
Work is set to begin on the installation of a brand-new radar system at Jersey Airport, aimed at ensuring the island's surveillance infrastructure remains supportable, reliable, and fit for future operations.
## New Radar System to Enhance Surveillance at Jersey Airport Work is set to begin on the installation of a brand-new radar system at Jersey Airport, aimed at ensuring the island's surveillance infrastructure remains supportable, reliable, and fit for future operations. The installation is part of the Port of Jersey's ongoing programme of investment and renewal in critical airport and airspace infrastructure. The radar system at Jersey Airport is a crucial component of the network supporting air traffic services across the Channel Islands. Keith Attwood, Head of Airport Operations at Jersey Airport, explained that the existing airfield system is to be replaced to strengthen Jersey's surveillance capability. The new system will form part of a resilient network of radar sites in Jersey and complementary infrastructure in Guernsey. The installation of the new radar system is expected to be completed by summer 2027. This project is part of a wider programme to maintain and modernise elements of the surveillance infrastructure supporting air traffic services across the Channel Islands. The programme aims to ensure that the island's surveillance infrastructure remains up-to-date and capable of supporting future air traffic services. ## Recent Developments at Jersey Airport Jersey Airport has recently reported a number of positive developments. In July, the airport experienced a 4.5% increase in passenger numbers compared to the same time last year. Additionally, the total number of passengers during Q2 showed a 1.9% increase year-on-year. These increases follow a 4% rise in passenger traffic reported in January compared to the previous year. The airport has also undergone other improvements, including the transformation of the Departure Lounge. Work on this project entered its most significant stage in January, with passengers advised of temporary changes to their journey through the terminal building. Furthermore, the airport has increased the frequency of its KLM services to Amsterdam from weekly to daily. ## Investment in Airport Infrastructure The installation of the new radar system is part of the Port of Jersey's ongoing investment in critical airport and airspace infrastructure. This investment is aimed at ensuring that the island's surveillance infrastructure remains supportable, reliable, and fit for future operations. The programme of investment and renewal is part of a wider effort to maintain and modernise elements of the surveillance infrastructure supporting air traffic services across the Channel Islands. The new radar system will play a crucial role in supporting air traffic services at Jersey Airport and across the Channel Islands. The installation is expected to be completed by summer 2027, and it will form part of a resilient network of radar sites in Jersey and complementary infrastructure in Guernsey.
