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2026 NATCA Calendar Highlight: March Features Harrisburg International ATCT (MDT)

March 13, 2026

For March, the 2026 NATCA wall calendar features a photo of Harrisburg International ATCT (MDT) taken by local member Cole Smith. Harrisburg Tower is a level seven FAA tower with 39 NATCA members. The facility services Harrisburg International Airport. Last year, the air traffic controllers […]

NATCA in the News: NATCA Members Hand Out Leaflets, Alerting Public About Ongoing Government Shutdown

October 14, 2025

ATCA members, leadership, and staff handed out leaflets at four airports on Tuesday, Oct. 14 alerting the flying public about the ongoing government shutdown and why politicians should end the shutdown immediately.

NATCA in the News: NATCA Eastern Regional Vice President Mike Christine Discusses Government Shutdown During WJLA-TV Appearance

October 10, 2025

NATCA Eastern Regional Vice President Mike Christine appeared on WJLA-TV on Oct. 7 to discuss the ongoing government shutdown.

NATCA in the News: NATCA Eastern Regional Vice President Discusses Government Shutdown During DC News Now Appearance

October 10, 2025

NATCA Eastern Regional Vice President Mike Christine appeared on DC News Now on Oct. 7 to discuss the ongoing government shutdown.

NATCA in the News: Eastern Regional Vice President Mike Christine Discusses Government Shutdown During WBAL-TV Appearance

October 10, 2025

NATCA Eastern Regional Vice President Mike Christine (NEA) appeared on WBAL-TV on Oct. 7 to discuss the ongoing government shutdown.

NATCA Congratulates Archie League Medal of Safety Award and Region X Commitment to Safety Award Winners

August 15, 2025

NATCA is happy to announce the recipients of the 21st annual Archie League Medal of Safety Award and the 9th annual Region X Commitment to Safety Award. These winners were selected from the 64 nominations that […]

Get to Know: Garrett Teames

August 11, 2025

“I wanted to give back to my union that has represented my rights so well” – Garrett Teames Garrett Teames is an Air Traffic Controller at Washington Center (ZDC) and dedicated union leader who currently serves […]

U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans Tours ORF ATCT

July 29, 2025

U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans (Va.-2) recently toured the Norfolk ATCT (ORF), learning from NATCA members Ryan Gough (Norfolk ATCT, ORF) and Fletcher Klavik (Norfolk ATCT, ORF) about Norfolk’s tower and radar operations. Rep. Kiggans, whose husband […]

NATCA Members Attend Virginia Congressional Event

July 22, 2025

NATCA Virginia State Coordinator Brian Schmelzel (Potomac TRACON, PCT) and Arianna Bocci (Washington Center, ZDC) recently attended an event featuring several Virginia lawmakers, including Representative Eugene Vindman (Va.-7) and Senator Tim Kaine. During the event, Brian […]

U.S. Representative Don Beyer Meets NATCA Area Rep. to Discuss Staffing, Retirement Benefits

July 17, 2025

U.S. Representative Don Beyer (Va.-8) recently met with NATCA Area Representative Taylor Warren (Potomac TRACON, PCT) to discuss ATC staffing, federal retirement benefits, and the importance of upgrading the National Airspace System (NAS). The two also […]

U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam Tours Washington Center (ZDC)

July 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (Va.-10) recently visited Washington Center (ZDC) to meet air traffic controllers, observe operations, and better understand challenges ATCs face on the job. During his visit, Rep. Subramanyam witnessed unplanned equipment outages, traffic […]

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