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Updated Oct. 8, 2025, 11:15 A.M.
Several U.S. airports, including Denver, Newark, New Jersey, and Burbank, California, experienced flight delays Monday due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, according to federal flight data. Federal officials have recently flagged more air traffic control facilities for low staffing than at any point since the summer of 2022, when the post-COVID travel surge caused widespread delays and cancellations, CBS News analysis shows.
The staffing shortages coincide with the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, now entering its second week. At Hollywood Burbank Airport, which serves the Los Angeles area, flights were delayed until 1 a.m. Tuesday, with average delays of 2.5 hours. California Gov. Gavin Newsom noted on social media that no controllers were on duty at the airport Monday evening. CBS News Los Angeles reported that pilots departing from Burbank had to contact Southern California TRACON, based in San Diego, for departure clearance.
When staffing is low, the FAA reduces takeoffs and landings to ensure the system remains safe, which can lead to significant delays and cancellations. On Monday, nearly 6,000 flights were delayed nationwide. FlightAware reported that 42% of departures from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and 23% from Burbank were affected, with weather contributing to some disruptions. By Tuesday morning, more than 600 U.S. flights were still delayed.
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) said its members continue working without pay, as controllers are considered essential workers. NATCA emphasized that the system is “fragile” amid a nationwide shortage of controllers and called for accelerated hiring and training.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted a slight increase in sick calls since the shutdown began, which can further slow flight operations. He stressed that safety remains the top priority, with the FAA adjusting flight schedules to match staffing levels. Similar shortages during the 2018–2019 government shutdown also led to widespread flight delays.
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