### Question
How is the "contract tower" defined?


### Answer
The term **contract tower** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 47124a* as follows -

> an air traffic control tower providing air traffic control services pursuant to a contract with the Administration under section 47124

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 47124a*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART B-AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AND NOISE > CHAPTER 471-AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT**

