NATCA - National Air Traffic Controllers Association

08/10/2026 | News release | Archived content

Air Traffic Controllers Keep Skies Safe, No Matter What

Aug 10, 2026

Last week, Minneapolis Center (ZMP) faced a near-total equipment failure. Radar and radios went dark.

What did air traffic controllers do? They went to work.

Hundreds of aircraft were rerouted, and controllers kept the system moving safely.

We keep our skies safe, no matter what.

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