Exclusive: Inside the Newark Airport Air Traffic Control Outage

Newark Airport Outage: Exclusive Video Shows Inside Air Traffic Control Facility On Friday, May 9th, 2024, a significant air traffic control outage disrupted flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported a system failure affecting the Philadelphia TRACON, which handles flights for Newark. CBS News has obtained exclusive video from inside the facility, giving a rare glimpse into the chaos. The video, recorded in Area C of the Philadelphia TRACON, shows the moment the system went down. Multiple screens went blank, halting operations. "It was like someone flipped a switch," said an unnamed source inside the facility, describing the sudden disruption. The video then shows the gradual return of the system, with screens slowly coming back to life. The outage caused significant delays and cancellations, impacting thousands of travelers. The FAA is still investigating the cause of the failure. The exclusive video provides a compelling visual record of the event, offering a unique perspective on the challenges faced by air traffic controllers during the crisis. The quick recovery shown in the video highlights the resilience of the system and the dedication of the air traffic controllers involved.