"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote:

"Doug" wrote in message
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Reason was funding. Extra staff for TRSA. Doesn't qualify for Class C.


Why would a TRSA require more staff than a TRACON with just Class D
airspace?

Answering the latter question alone, some TRSAless Class D radar facilities
have the radar position(s) in the tower cab, which probably reduces the
personnel required compared to a separate room or facility which might
require separate supervisors, etc.

For example at KRDG, the same controller may operate both local and approach
(departure) during off-peak times. Not sure if radar control in the tower
cab qualifies as a "TRACON" though or if there is another acronym for the
setup.