IntroductionBasis and PurposeRemote towers are unmanned aerial vehicles for air traffic control. SAAB has been testing remote towers in Sweden for years and has started tests in Norway and India. With the increase in positive tests, remote towers have proven to be a practical use within the National Airspace System (NAS). The concern with remote towers lies in their safety and whether they could truly create a cost-effective solution for smaller air traffic control towers. This report analyzes the feasibility for the FAA to use SAAB's remote tower within NAS data sources. This report contains current information from respected industry professionals, including but not limited to the FAA, SAAB and Luftfatsverket (LFV). The author's knowledge from previous remote tower presentations and experience working with air traffic control add to this feasibility analysis. The author is currently enrolled in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Master of Science in Air Traffic Management program. Scope of Analysis This feasibility analysis focuses on the following topics: • Safety of remote towers • Costs • Improved operations • Needs • Disadvantages Operational Definitions Luftfatsverket (LFV) - The regulatory body for Swedish airspace. Conclusion It has been found that it is feasible for the FAA to deploy SAAB remote towers within the NAS. With the technology integrated into remote towers there will be no deterioration in security at airports. Remote towers will actually increase security at airports. Remote towers have lower costs to build and maintain the towers. While changes in regulation will be required to implement this technology, it is feasible for this technology to be implemented. Compiled DataRemote Tower Sa...... half of the document ......s. Retrieved from website: http://www.contracttower.org/CTANEWS/IG.PDFPearson, D. (2013, July 12). Saab tests remote air traffic towers. Retrieved from http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324879504578599721902282166U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (2014). Atads: Tower Operations. Retrieved from website: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/opsnet-server-x.aspDavies, A. (2012, November 7). Future air traffic controllers could work in virtual towers nowhere near the airport. Retrieved from http://www.businessinsider.com/remote-towers-change-air-traffic-control-2012-11?op=1SAAB Group (2013). Remote tower. Retrieved from http://www.saabgroup.com/Global/Documents%20and%20Images/Civil%20Security/Air%20Transportation%20and%20Airport%20Security/Air%20Traffic%20Management%20Solutions/Remote%20Tower/ Remote_Tower_web.pdf