"Due to security" was the FAA's National Airspace System Status explanation for issuing the ground stop for DCA. The ground stop was issued at 1:43 p.m. on Wednesday and was scheduled to stay in place until 3 p.m. The probability of an extension was "medium," according to the FAA.

Staff shortages have increased four times over October 2024 as a federal government shutdown nears its one-month anniversary

Houston is just one of several airports across the nation and state impacted by staffing shortages. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are expected to experience delays after 12 p.m.

The alert was issued around 1:30 p.m., stating that flights arriving at DFW are delayed by an average of 18 minutes — but could experience delays over an hour long. According to the alert, those flight disruptions are expected to last until 10 p.m.

Flight delays and ground stops expected as government shutdown causes air traffic controller shortages at Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and other major airports.

While the Federal Aviation Administration is facing an air traffic controller shortage, it’s testing a modern alternative to the traditional air traffic control system called a remote tower. The head of Johnston Regional Airport wants to be “first in flight” once this digital remote tower takes off.

The El Paso City Council on Tuesday narrowly rejected a plan to remove a partisan TSA video from El Paso International Airport screens.

On Sunday, it was reported that all flights bound for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were halted. According to a report from The Associated Press and picked up by several other outlets, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that all incoming flights bound for LAX would be held in their city of origin due