Air traffic controller shortage has closed areas of Irish airspace more than 10 times in six weeks - The Journal

Air traffic controller shortage has closed areas of Irish airspace more than 10 times in six weeks – The Journal

February 13, 2026

Air traffic controller shortage has closed areas of Irish airspace more than 10 times in six weeks The Journal‘Short-notice sick leave’ led to Cork Airport flight restrictions – AirNav Ireland RTE.ieStaff shortages in air traffic control led to closure of Cork’s airspace Irish ExaminerThe top 4 things you need to know now RedFM.ieAirNav Ireland confirm reason behind ‘safety restrictions’ at Cork Airport this morning Cork Beo