As few as 3 radar controllers monitored Newark's airspace Monday night, FAA says

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport were severely understaffed last night, with as few as 3 controllers scheduled per hour at a Philadelphia radar center, far below the usual target of 14 set by the FAA and their union. Despite efforts to address staffing shortages due to technical challenges, runway construction, and worker shortages, operations remained disrupted, causing flight cancellations and delays for travelers. While experts note that an understaffed system doesn't inherently threaten safety, as controllers manage traffic conservatively, concerns about workload stress are growing.