Ch Aviation iconCh AviationSep 21, 2026

Australian airlines propose shutting Sydney ATC at night

Airlines for Australia has proposed closing Sydney Kingsford Smith 's control tower at night to allow for two overnight air traffic controllers to move to daytime shifts and help ease staffing shortages.

Australian airlines propose shutting Sydney ATC at night

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Airlines for Australia has proposed closing Sydney Kingsford Smith 's control tower at night to allow for two overnight air traffic controllers to move to daytime shifts and help ease staffing shortages.

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Airlines for Australia has proposed closing Sydney Kingsford Smith 's control tower at night to allow for two overnight air traffic controllers to move to daytime shifts and help ease staffing shortages.

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