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U.S. airports faced widespread flight delays due to air traffic controller shortages from the federal shutdown.
Major U.S. airports including Reagan National, Newark Liberty, LaGuardia, and George Bush Intercontinental faced flight delays and ground stops on October 23, 2025, due to air traffic controller staffing shortages caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration reported average departure delays of 31 minutes at Reagan National, with over 5,000 flights delayed and 80 canceled.
Around 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA employees are working without pay, contributing to increased fatigue and absences.
Officials warn of continued disruptions, especially during the upcoming holiday season, as political deadlock persists.
Los aeropuertos estadounidenses enfrentaron retrasos generalizados en los vuelos debido a la escasez de controladores de tráfico aéreo debido al cierre federal.