ENAIRE upgrades the Begas radar with 3D technology, a key element in air traffic control in Catalonia

ENAIRE, Spain’s national air navigation service provider, is installing the new Begas radar (Barcelona), an essential system for managing air traffic in Catalonia. This ENAIRE investment is funded by European resources from the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR).

Key tasks already completed include replacing the large spherical structure that protects the antennas, a component technically known as the ‘radome’. In addition, the introduction of 3D technology (three dimensions) marks a significant improvement in the radar’s detection capability.

ENAIRE’s radars play a vital role in guaranteeing flight safety. Thanks to them, air traffic controllers can monitor the position of every aircraft at all times. The Begas radar is an indispensable sensor for air traffic surveillance coverage in the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula.