Current number of air traffic controllers at Ronaldsway Airport

Summary

A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for the total number of air traffic controllers at Ronaldsway Airport. The authority responded by disclosing that there are currently 12 controllers able to undertake duties.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 24 February 2026.
• The response was issued on 26 February 2026.
• The Isle of Man Airport currently has 12 Air Traffic Controllers.
• All requested information was released without exemptions.
• The responding authority is the Department of Infrastructure.

Data Disclosed

• 12
• 24 February 2026
• 26 February 2026
• 5331286
• 2026-03-02

Original Request

Please provide the total number of air traffic controllers at Ronaldsway Airport.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 5331286 26 February 2026

Dear ###

We write further to your request, received 24 February 2026, which states:

"Please provide the total number of air traffic controllers at Ronaldsway Airport."

Our response to your request is as follows: I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

The Isle of Man Airport currently have 12 Air Traffic Controllers able to undertake controlling duties.

Please quote the reference number 5331286 in any future communications.

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