1/500 Gatwick ATC tower

🛰️ 1:500 Scale Gatwick Airport ATC Tower – Collectable Aeronautica Model 🛰️ A detailed miniature replica of one of the UK’s most iconic air traffic control towers – ideal for collectors and 1:500 scale airport displays. This listing features a 1:500 scale model of the Gatwick Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower, a standout structure in British aviation. Part of the Airlines and Aeronautica theme, this non-military model is perfect for collectors, aviation enthusiasts, and model airport builders looking to add realism and historical depth to their layouts. 📌 *Please note: This version does not include the LED upgrade. For the illuminated version, please search our store for the listing with *“LED” in the title. 🏗️ History of the Gatwick ATC Tower: Commissioned in 2000, the Gatwick ATC Tower rises to 249 feet (76 metres), making it the tallest air traffic control tower in the United Kingdom. Built to meet the needs of a growing airport, the tower gives air traffic controllers full visibility over Gatwick’s single-runway layout — one of the busiest in the world. Its modern, cylindrical design has become a recognisable part of the airport’s skyline, symbolising Gatwick’s evolution into a major global transport hub. Operated by NATS (National Air Traffic Services), this control tower plays a crucial role in coordinating thousands of daily aircraft movements. 🔍 Product Details: • Scale: 1:500 • Theme: Airlines / Civil Aviation • Category: Non-military airport structure • Subject: Gatwick Airport Air Traffic Control Tower • Use: Display, collecting, or diorama building • LED Version: Not included in this listing – see other listings for LED version • Condition: Brand new, ready to display