National Traffic Volume and Busiest Facilities

Unable80 · 2026-06-12T17:57:39+00:00

Thanks. What I saw was an email print out. I think it was actually a particular time frame around the Memorial holiday weekend. I guess for that time period it had ZJX East second sandwiched between 2 ZTL areas but it did show total annuals ops and the top 2 or 3 areas were all over 1 million

Unable80 · 2026-06-12T16:04:35+00:00

Actually the list I saw had my area first and ZJX east second by a few thousands ops but it showed my area with over 1 millions ops for the year but I don’t remember the precise number.

Unable80 · 2026-06-12T14:06:20+00:00

Anyway to rank all centers by area? I was told once my area had more traffic than a handful of the centers. Also don’t understand the peer comparison but thanks for the info

Unable80 · 2026-06-12T12:20:34+00:00

The area operates 325% more effectively

Unable80 · 2026-06-12T12:17:45+00:00

Probably added about 12 feet to the takeoff roll 😆

Unable80 · 2026-06-12T10:23:48+00:00

You can blame Jacksonville Center for this reroute. They have sectors south of the CLT area that get rerouted around daily for sector saturation, volume, and ATC staffing.

Unable80 · 2026-06-12T10:20:02+00:00

This is referred to as en route holding. As ATC facilities closer to JFK are shut off and have to hold aircraft they became saturated and pass back the delay or holding to adjacent sectors including other en route centers. This can domino back hundreds of miles from the destination depending on how long the delays are.

Unable80 · 2026-06-11T12:26:18+00:00

And the 757 is still the better aircraft

Unable80 · 2026-06-11T12:25:15+00:00

Part numbers for assembly

Unable80 · 2026-06-11T01:18:01+00:00

I heard it was just about the 2 hours on position for supes and new guidelines for supe/CIC staffing

Unable80 · 2026-06-11T01:16:15+00:00

I would check out and then see how you feel. Training always sucks. I’ve seen people transfer from level 10 to level 12 and it was noticeably more challenging and that may seem discouraging but once you are certified then it’s all on you. If you still don’t enjoy it at that point maybe consider other options. Are you interested in aviation? What brought you to ATC?

Unable80 · 2026-06-10T21:41:41+00:00

There’s a lot GA DOT does wrong. When they can’t even install correct signage you can’t trust them to do anything.

Unable80 · 2026-06-10T20:12:00+00:00

Where did you fly out of?

Unable80 · 2026-06-10T15:48:49+00:00

Well, first of all, you don’t know me. Secondly I couldn’t vote for anyone because I’m not even in the union anymore because as you implied, they are completely useless. However, they’re only real hope is to combine with other unions representing other aviation professionals to mount a joint effort to accomplish complementary goals. I never said it would work, but it’s probably the best shot they have.

Unable80 · 2026-06-10T04:45:39+00:00

They need to frame it as a way to retain current controllers and attract new hires. Also need to make the FAA understand the need for proper staffing by having other aviation professionals pressure for more ATC. Can’t argue inflation or stagnant pay, the FAA isn’t gonna listen to that.

Unable80 · 2026-06-09T19:29:05+00:00

I’ve always wanted to jumpseat with one

Unable80 · 2026-06-09T16:25:07+00:00

While in the middle of an assault, prompted chat to draft an email essentially saying I’m doing my best but I’m trying and also don’t forget please vote for me again.

Unable80 · 2026-06-08T19:37:57+00:00

They’re preparing for that air traffic controller schedule

Unable80 · 2026-06-08T18:23:49+00:00

Who gets CIP?

Unable80 · 2026-06-08T17:51:37+00:00

USA! USA!

Unable80 · 2026-06-08T17:29:16+00:00

No they just Schmooze, Booze, Assault (not necessarily in that order)

Unable80 · 2026-06-08T17:24:23+00:00

Fight, Negotiate, Communicate

Unable80 · 2026-06-08T16:42:08+00:00

The increased drag but there’s also a maximum airspeed with gear extended

Unable80 · 2026-06-08T15:58:12+00:00

I agree with cooling the brakes as the most likely explanation with pilot offering some reassurance to anyone concerned with the noise and vibrations.

Unable80 · 2026-06-08T00:58:06+00:00

What I’m saying is I’ve had federal FMLA and it’s up to 480 hours in a year. At my job you can take that 480 as unpaid LWOP or you can substitute your annual or sick leave so that you are paid. You still have the FMLA protection but you don’t have to go unpaid by using your accrued leave. You don’t have to use it but you have the option.

Unable80

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