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A new control tower was dedicated on Friday, replacing an old one that was structurally damaged and had outdated equipment.

The modernized tower costs about $100 million and has the latest aviation technology.

Workers said the tower goes a long way toward passenger safety.

"The new equipment that we're working with here allows us to provide safer services during inclement weather. During periods of reduced visibility, our radar display is more like a virtual window," said air traffic controller Bill McLoughlin.

"This new air traffic control tower will benefit the American public and flying public primarily by being a more consistent and reliable and predictable facility," said air traffic manager Leo Prusak. "It's new, all the equipment's new. Our old tower was old -- nearly 40 years old -- and it was tired."

The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to knock down the old tower after the full transition.