The Air Traffic Controllers of BULATSA in the Europe’s TOP 10

The air traffic controllers of BULATSA are in the top 10 in Europe in terms of serviced traffic. On 15 June, 3 711 aircraft flew through Bulgaria and were serviced 3 499 aircraft, which is 42 more flights than those serviced on the first Sunday of August 2023.

The record high traffic placed the Sofia Area Control Center (ACC) among the top ten of their colleagues in Europe during the intense summer season. This places BULATSA air traffic controllers eighth in Europe after London ACC, Karlsruhe ACC, Maastricht UAC, Marseille ACC, Wien ACC and Madrid ACC, and second in the region – right after Ankara ACC.

The safe and efficient traffic service was ensured by the use of eleven operating sectors, combined in a sector configuration reflecting the specific load and complexity in the western part of Bulgaria.