TowerPad, now a core module of the Frequentis TowerX product, delivers advanced automation services and an integrated working position designed to support safe, efficient, and environmentally conscious tower operations. In active service at major international airports since 2008, TowerPad has demonstrated measurable benefits, reducing taxi times, improving safety, lowering operational costs, and supporting ANSPs, airports, and airlines alike.

TowerPad unifies multiple tower applications into a single, intuitive display, ensuring controllers have exactly the information they need, when they need it. By automating routine and low-value tasks, TowerPad enables controllers to focus on operational decision-making. Its modern touchscreen interface replaces the traditional mix of disparate HMIs with a clean, user-centric design that aligns fully with the integrated controller working position of TowerX. 
 

TowerPad at a glance

• Designed for controller comfort and efficiency
• Compliant with the full range of functions recommended by the relevant ICAO and Eurocontrol publications
• Integrates all formerly separate ATC systems
• Adaptable automation levels
• In operational service since 2008
• Key enabler for “Follow-the-Greens”
• Integrates with Frequentis Digital Tower solutions
• Award-winning technology

Surveillance service

Combined air and ground situational display with advanced post-tracking mechanisms

Airport safety support service 

Detection of traffic conflicts, alerting and warning function for deviations or unintended patterns

Routing service

Automatic individual taxi route proposal for all aircraft and vehicles, consideration of routing preferences and physical constraints

Guidance service

Automatic switching of centre-line lights and unambiguous indication of assigned taxi route to pilots; automatic transition sequences and indication of clearance limits

Electronic clearance input

Input of clearances directly to aircraft concerned, usable with and without EFS; ATCO workload reduction – focus on traffic control planning, automation of manual tasks

Safety

Improves situational awareness and eliminates more than 75% of all causes of runway incursions (disorientation, incorrect phraseology, misleading information signs).

Efficiency & sustainability

The reduction of taxi times maintains the timely flow of traffic, and enables significant cuts in fuel burn and toxic emissions.

Capacity & resilience

TowerPad doubles the movement rate in adverse conditions while reducing the longitudinal spacing required for safe separation during low visibility. This means faster recovery after LVOs or other capacity reductions.

Cost-effectiveness & controller productivity

The integration of TowerPad improves situational awareness, reduces controller workload, and enables a higher movement-to-controller ratio.