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 243rd ATCS members watch as a C-130 Hercules under their control departs a dirt airstrip during an exercise, 2020 | |
| Active | 1996–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance |  Wyoming |
| Branch |  Air National Guard |
| Role | Mobileair traffic control |
| Part of | Wyoming Air National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Cheyenne Air National Guard Base,Wyoming |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major Dan Hochhalter |
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The243rd Air Traffic Control Squadron (243 ATCS) is a unit of theWyoming Air National Guard specializing in mobileair traffic control. The squadron is stationed atCheyenne Air National Guard Base,Wyoming.
The 243rd ATCS is one of only tenANG Air Traffic Control Squadrons located throughout theUnited States.[1]Their mission is to deploy and employ Air Traffic Control services worldwide.[2]
An important part of the Guard air traffic control mission includes establishing bases in locations without existing air traffic control facilities.[3]
242 Air Traffic Control Flight was given a change of station order on 1 July 1996 fromSpokane, Washington toCheyenne,Wyoming.[4] The 242 Air Traffic Control Flight was redesignated the 243 Air Traffic Control Squadron on 1 November 1996.[5]
The 243rd was one of the first units activated in support ofOperation Enduring Freedom after theSeptember 11 attacks. The unit was deployed to Jacobabad, Pakistan.[6]
The 243rd ATCS has numerous career fields including:Air Traffic Controller, Airfield Systems, GroundRadar Systems, Electrical Power Production,Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC),Logistics Plans,Material Management Administrative, and Personnel.[8]
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