Solidarity runs strong in the blood of the NATCA members at this Region X facility. The Region X Great Lakes Regional Office (RO), located in a suburb northwest of downtown Chicago, has approximately 115 members. Most […]

Everything’s bigger in Texas, and the airspace this TRACON covers is no exception. One of the unique things about Houston Intercontinental TRACON (I90) is that it’s one of the only stand-alone TRACONs in the country with […]

Boise Airport is a medium density airport serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada with five airlines providing non-stop service to 16 cities. In 2011, 2.7 million passengers passed through the airport. Boise Tower/TRACON (BOI) […]

Located in the largest city in the interior region of Alaska, Fairbanks Tower (FAI) is a 100 percent NATCA membership facility. There are 22 NATCA members, comprised of 15 Certified Professional Controllers (CPCs), six trainees, and […]

Air traffic control career: Hired in 2006 and currently works at Indianapolis Center (ZID). Born and raised: Born and raised Southeast Minnesota. Went to college in Grand Forks, N.D., at University of North Dakota and lived […]

Located in the third largest city in Missouri, Springfield Tower (SGF) is a Multiple Approach Level 7 facility, and houses 29 NATCA members. The radar room is separated into two approach controls — SGF Approach, which […]