-          a 3050m long and 60m wide runway;

-          a 23m wide and 2900m long taxiway parallel to the runway;

-          an Air Traffic Control Tower;

-          a logistics complex;

-          aircraft parking aprons and administrative buildings.

Special Features of CAB (East)

2.         CAB (East) is well equipped with innovative and sophisticated features to support responsive and effective operations while maintaining safety. Some of these key features include the following:

a.            Airfield Lighting System and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system

SCADA is a power monitoring and recovery system which controls and continuously monitors the airfield lighting systems as well as the power supply to the entire Changi Air Base (East). It greatly enhances the reliability of the airfield lighting and power supply systems as faults can be swiftly detected and corrective measures taken immediately.  The SCADA system also has a safety function which automatically restores the airfield lights in the event of a power failure. This minimizes disruption to flight operations and ensures the safety of pilots and air base crew working along the runway.

b.                 Anti-condensation system at air traffic control tower

To counteract the effect of the high humidity in Singapore which may fog up the glass panels of air traffic control towers, a dehumidification system which takes away the condensation on the glass panels is installed.  Dehumidifiers and pressure blowers are used to create a thin film of heated and low humidity air to prevent contact of atmospheric air with the viewing panels, thus preventing condensation. This enables clear visibility at all times and enhances flight safety.

c.                  Aircraft Arresting System

Another feature incorporated along the runway is the Aircraft Arresting System which is a device to facilitate safe recoveries during emergencies. During such emergencies, a two-tier hook cable will be activated to latch onto an aircraft which is landing or has unsuccessfully tried to take off, to reduce its speed and bring it to a safe stop. In the event that the hook cables are unable to engage the aircraft, the barrier net system will be triggered to slow down the moving aircraft by means of an Energy Absorber Unit (EAU) positioned on each side of the runway.

d.                 Energy conserving lighting management system

The air base is supported by an energy-efficient lighting management system. The system will automatically dim the street lightings to the required illuminance during off-peak hours when the road traffic is low. With the implementation of the system, some 25 per cent of the electricity will be conserved. Long-term savings are also achieved in replacement and maintenance costs with this optimisation of the lighting level.

e.                  Ergonomically-designed control tower console

The air control tower console is also designed to provide a more effective command and control environment. Display layouts are based on the relative importance to the air operators to minimise visual scanning. Coupled with lighting and colour schemes to optimise visual acuity, the air traffic controllers can perform their mission more effectively and comfortably. 

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