Navigating the Skies: Telecommunications Glitch at Jacksonville Air Control

A telecommunications glitch has struck the Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control Center in Florida, disrupting radar, frequencies, and automation equipment.

Despite these challenges, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that critical air traffic services are unaffected, thanks to backup systems in place. The issue has been traced to a fiber cut in Florida.

Repair efforts are being led by L3Harris and local exchange providers, with technicians on site. The control center manages a vast 160,000 square miles of airspace, covering parts of five states.

(With inputs from agencies.)