A critical understaffing crisis affects over 90% of U.S. airport control towers, with only 2% meeting 2024 staffing targets for fully-trained controllers. The situation has gained attention following a fatal collision near Reagan National Airport. The FAA cites COVID-19 as a major factor in failing to meet staffing goals, with the nation's air traffic system operating at 72% of target capacity for fully-trained controllers, representing a shortage of 3,000-4,000 controllers.

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