a formal request from an airport and air traffic control contractor for additional authority to expand contract tower operational hours and staff to accommodate flight traffic outside of current tower operational hours. (c) Definition of Contract Tower Program In this section, the term Contract Tower Program has the meaning given the term in section 47124(e) of title 49, United States Code, as added by section 1204 of this Act. 1206. Remote towers (a) Pilot program (1) Establishment The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish— (A) in consultation with airport operators and general aviation users, a pilot program at public-use airports to construct and operate remote towers