Lexington Air Traffic Control to Cut Overnight Staffing Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage

Lexington Air Traffic Control to cut overnight staffing due to air traffic controller shortage

You've likely seen the headlines showing problems at some of the biggest airports in the country this summer, each having to do with a shortage of air traffic controllers.Nationally, there isn't enough of the people that make airports work effectively. The Federal Aviation Administration estimates that it is short about 3,000 air traffic controllers, and that impact is being felt in Lexington.In a statement, Lexington Air Traffic Control announc…

Lexington’s air traffic control tower adjusts overnight staffing amid ongoing shortage

The Kentucky Department of Aviation says staffing changes are underway at Lexington’s air traffic control tower.