NAV Canada has announced the beginning of construction of its new temporary Kingston Digital Facility (KDF) with a ground-breaking ceremony.
The new site, the first of its kind, will serve as the new operational site, as well as a transitional facility between the existing location and Canada’s future digital Air Traffic Services hubs.
The facility is expected to be completed by summer 2026, and will support both Kingston and an additional airport, as well as serve as the foundation for the country’s first permanent digital hub–also set to be built in Kingston–which will host remote services for up to 20 airports.
David Sheppard, Vice President & Chief Technology and Information Officer, said:The Kingston Digital Facility is more than a temporary facility—it’s a key step on the journey towards a new way of delivering air navigation services.
This is about harnessing innovation and building resilience into Canada’s aviation system, ensuring we embrace technology that keeps our skies safe in lockstep with the global aviation community.
The Kingston project itself is part of the broader Digital Aerodrome Air Traffic Services (DAATS) initiative, a multi-year, programme gradually set to expand to multiple hubs across the country.
Other countries joining the initiative include Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
