TFDM capabilities are being implemented incrementally through a phased approach that began in 2022 and will continue throughout the life of the program. The TFDM System will be deployed to a subset of National Airspace System (NAS) Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT). ATCTs will receive TFDM capabilities based on operational needs and the impact of installation and deployment on the NAS. 

TFDM provides two configurations that consist of different levels of TFDM capabilities which can be achieved by turning functions on and off through adaptation.

Configuration A: Full Functionality

• Improved Electronic Flight Data (EFD) exchange and electronic flight strips in towers
• Surface surveillance data integration
• Full Decision Support Tools (DST), including surface scheduling/metering
• Traffic Flow Management (TFM) data exchange and integration

Configuration B: Improved EFD and Electronic Flight Strips

• Improved EFD exchange and electronic flight strips in towers
• Scheduling Capability