Chicago ARTCC (ZAU)

Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis joined nearly 30 NATCA members from across his district and the state of Illinois for a NATCA only ZOOM call. “The congressman briefed the members on a variety of subjects, including his […]

Air traffic controllers from across the globe travelled to Las Vegas for the eighth annual World Controllers’ Cup (WCC) soccer tournament, held at Aventura Sports Park Nov. 4 – 10. There were 38 countries and 10 […]

On Sept. 26, 2014, Chicago Center (ZAU) was evacuated due to a fire set in the basement by a contractor. The fire caused severe damage to communications and other equipment utilized by air traffic controllers to […]

  Chicago Area NATCA members hosted a solidarity event and candidate forum at the Naperville Topgolf on June 20. More than 150 NATCA members from local facilities came out with their families. The FacReps welcomed attendees, […]

On June 11, Rockford ATCT (RFD) members held a solidarity event with a Rockford Rivets Baseball game. FacRep Robert Wenc organized the event for the local, and 28 NATCA members and family attended. Among the special […]

Last month local NATCA members spent a day showing children from Orangeburg, S.C., a behind-the-scenes look at air traffic control operations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Florence City ATCT (FLO) FacRep Kamaal Barron, FLO member Lee […]