FAA, Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
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Flights inbound to Austin from all over the U.S. were delayed by 39 minutes on average, with some flights waiting at their origin airports for up to an hour and a half.
AUSTIN, Texas — Hundreds of U.S. air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck on Tuesday as the government shutdown continues, even though they are still required to work without pay. On Monday, flights arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) were grounded due to staffing issues.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a ground delay for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Friday morning.
While the weather remains a primary driver of flight delays, the government shutdown continues to strain the air traffic control system.