Marana, Arizona and air traffic control

Lack of air traffic control tower questioned after deadly Marana crash
Not having a tower at the Marana Regional Airport north of Tucson doesn’t mean it’s any less safe, experts say.
Arizona plane crash kills 2 in midair collision at Marana Airport
Two planes collided midair Wednesday at the Marana Regional Airport near Tucson, Arizona, leaving two passengers dead, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Arizona plane crash: Two aircraft in 'collision' at Marana Airport as huge plume of smoke seen
Staff at the airport confirmed the crash happened on Wednesday morning, with at least two people dead and massive plumes of smoke seen billowing from the site
Two dead in midair plane crash at Marana airport
"This is an unprecedented event, and we are grateful for the swift response from the Marana Police Department and Northwest Fire District.”
What to Know About Air Traffic Control Towers After a Midair Collision in Arizona Prompts Questions
The air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is pictured, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Va., near the wreckage of a mid-air collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet in the Potomac River.
Air traffic control towers: Key facts after Arizona crash
Tens of thousands of planes take off, land and perform touch-and-goes at the Marana Regional Airport in southern Arizona every year. Without an air traffic control tower, it's a calculated dance that requires communication by pilots.
2 dead in midair collision of 2 planes at Marana Regional Airport near Tucson
A manned airport tower was supposed to be in place by the end of 2024 to accommodate an increase in traffic and improve ...
Where is the Marana airport? What to know about site of fatal crash
According to preliminary information, the aircraft collided while upwind of runway 12 at the airport in Marana. The Cessna ...
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Navigating the Skies: Safety Challenges and Modernization from Marana's Small Airport
The Marana Regional Airport operates without a control tower, relying on pilot communications. A recent accident highlighted ...
Marana midair collision kills two. Pilot describes what he heard and saw
A flight instructor was giving a lesson when heard the radio call the moment before a midair collision that killed two at an ...
Two killed in mid-air plane crash at Marana Regional Airport
Two people were killed in a mid-air collision at the Marana Regional Airport early Wednesday, Feb. 19. The Marana Police ...
Two dead after small planes collide mid-air near Marana airport in Arizona, officials say
Two people are dead after a mid-air collision between two small planes on Wednesday at a regional airport in Arizona.
Crash at Marana Regional Airport: aircraft model, years in service, safety record, flight and accident history
The FAA and the NTSB are investigating a mid-air collision between two small fixed wing single engine planes near Marana, ...
Two planes involved in crash at Marana Regional Airport
Two boats were involved in the operation, according to federal agents.
Flight instructor heard screaming over radio moments before witnessing Marana plane crash
An eyewitness says they heard a mayday call from the pilot of one of the planes involved in the deadly crash in southern ...