LAist

Burbank's air traffic control tower shut down last week. How dangerous was it?

The Hollywood Burbank Airport drew national attention recently when a shortage of air traffic controllers meant its tower had ...

This former air traffic controller's flight tip is a game changer if your flying during the government shutdown

Since October 1, 2025, travelers who intended to get on a plane have had their stomachs in knots over this government ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Is Nashville's air traffic control tower shutting down? Inside the shortage

Nashville International Airport's air traffic control tower will remain open through the evening of Oct. 7, despite intense staffing shortages and an ongoing federal government shutdown, according to ...

The government shutdown is putting a renewed spotlight on the cracks in the US aviation system

Since the shutdown began Oct. 1, the Federal Aviation Administration has reported controller shortages in cities across the U ...
WPBN on MSN

'Political game of tug-of-war': Air traffic controllers may not get paid during shutdown

October 21 marks three weeks since the federal government shutdown, but not every federal employee is temporarily not workin ...

Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country

The impact of the government shutdown hit travelers across the United States Monday, as air traffic controllers called out sick, closing a control tower and leading to delays at major airports.
Tennessean

Nashville airport's FAA air traffic control tower faces alarming shortages, safety risks

A nationwide shortage of air-traffic controllers is straining operations at Nashville International Airport. The airport's control tower is understaffed and uses aging technology, increasing safety ...