NATCA - National Air Traffic Controllers Association
09/17/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/16/2026 22:25
Mark Bonner Honored with the Alaskan Region Archie League Medal of Safety
Sep 17, 2026
When a pilot flying into Anchorage's Lake Hood Airport found himself boxed in by a stubborn cloud layer, the difference between a diversion gone wrong and a safe landing came down to one controller's calm, alternative-minded guidance. At the Archie League Medal of Safety Award Banquet during Communicating For Safety 2026, controller Mark Bonner was honored for coordinating multiple landing options and keeping the pilot informed every step of the way. His steady communication brought the flight home safely.
NATCA Alaskan Regional Vice President Clint Lancaster presented Mark Bonner with the Archie League Medal of Safety Award for the Alaskan Region. Learn more about this remarkable event in the full Archie League Awards story: http://natca.uberflip.com/i/1546597-archie-awards-2026-website/3?
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