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Is Your Airport Affected by the Government Shutdown? Full List of U.S. Airports Reducing Flights
Travelers across the country are bracing for chaos as the ongoing government shutdown begins to impact air travel. On Wednesday, November 5, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will temporarily reduce flights at 40 major U.S. airports — just weeks before the busy holiday travel season.
Will My Flight Get Canceled Because of the Government Shutdown?
Unfortunately, yes — delays and cancellations are likely in the coming days. During a November 5 press conference, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that flight operations will be reduced by 10 percent nationwide.
“It’s going to lead to more cancellations, but we are going to work with the airlines to do this in a systematic way,” Duffy said.
Why Are Flights Being Cut at Major Airports?
According to Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford, the flight reductions are intended to help manage strained operations amid limited staffing caused by the shutdown.
“The cuts will put the relief where the relief will do the most good,” Bedford explained. “We’re not going to do anything that will compromise the safety of air travel in the United States.”
Full List of Airports Affected
Here are the 40 airports where flight reductions have been announced:
- Anchorage International (ANC)
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
- Boston Logan International (BOS)
- Baltimore/Washington International (BWI)
- Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
- Dallas Love Field (DAL)
- Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
- Denver International (DEN)
- Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
- Newark Liberty International (EWR)
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL)
- Honolulu International (HNL)
- Houston Hobby (HOU)
- Washington Dulles International (IAD)
- George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
- Indianapolis International (IND)
- New York John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
- Las Vegas Harry Reid International (LAS)
- Los Angeles International (LAX)
- New York LaGuardia (LGA)
- Orlando International (MCO)
- Chicago Midway (MDW)
- Memphis International (MEM)
- Miami International (MIA)
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP)
- Oakland International (OAK)
- Ontario International (ONT)
- Chicago O’Hare International (ORD)
- Portland International (PDX)
- Philadelphia International (PHL)
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
- San Diego International (SAN)
- Louisville International (SDF)
- Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
- San Francisco International (SFO)
- Salt Lake City International (SLC)
- Teterboro (TEB)
- Tampa International (TPA)
How Airlines Are Responding
American Airlines was one of the first major carriers to address the situation, reassuring passengers that most travel plans should stay on track.
“We expect the vast majority of our customers’ travel will be unaffected, and long-haul international travel will remain as scheduled,” the airline said in a statement. “As schedule changes are made, we’ll proactively reach out to customers who are impacted.”
Other airlines are expected to issue similar guidance as the FAA works with carriers to manage capacity and minimize disruptions.
While no one knows how long the shutdown — or the flight reductions — will last, travelers are urged to check their flight status frequently, allow extra time at the airport, and be prepared for last-minute changes.
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