Atlanta Radio: End of An Era..WSB Radio Skycopter Retired

The WSB Radio Skycopter, a renowned traffic reporting helicopter, has been retired service after decades of providing critical traffic updates to commuters in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Key Facts

• The WSB Radio Skycopter was first introduced in 1965.
• The helicopter was operated by WSB Radio (AM 750) and provided real-time traffic reports to listeners.
• The Skycopter was an iconic part of Atlanta's commuting landscape, with its distinctive callsign and traffic reports.

The end of the WSB Radio Skycopter service is reportedly due to rising operational costs and the increasing availability of alternative traffic monitoring technologies. 

While the WSB Radio Skycopter will no longer be in service, commuters can still access traffic information through various alternative sources, including:

• WSB Radio's traffic reports on AM/FM
• GPS navigation systems
• Mobile traffic apps
• Online traffic resources