Some 100 FAA control towers around the US will soon have their operational hours temporarily culled due to significant COVID-19-based reductions in local air traffic. The agency said in a news release, “Making these adjustments allows for continued safe operations throughout the national airspace system while minimizing health risks to our workforce.” The control towers affected are located at airports with primarily GA operations.
FAA To Adjust Hours of Operation at Some Control Towers
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA is temporarily reducing operational hours at 100 control towers, primarily at airports serving General Aviation, due to significant reductions in local air traffic caused by COVID-19.
- These adjustments, mostly affecting nighttime hours, aim to ensure continued safe operations, minimize health risks to the workforce, and reduce the possibility of temporary tower closures from COVID-19 exposures.
- The changes also help ensure sufficient controllers for peak hours and allow for efficient allocation of supplies.
- The operational hour cuts are expected to take effect on Monday, May 4, and their duration will be adjusted based on traffic counts and COVID-19 resource factors.
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