The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a 90-minute ground stop at Nashville International Airport on Tuesday due to staffing shortages, marking the first such order during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. The stop, from 6:32 p.m. to 8 p.m. local time, impacted departures from multiple regional airports.
The FAA attributed the disruption to staffing issues, with a medium probability of extension. This halt follows a similar incident at Hollywood Burbank Airport in California on Monday, where air traffic controllers were absent due to staffing shortages, causing widespread delays and cancellations.
The shutdown, which began last week, followed the Senate’s rejection of a stopgap funding bill. The government shutdown has resulted in many federal employees being placed on unpaid leave, while essential workers continue to work without pay.
The FAA attributed the disruption to staffing issues, with a medium probability of extension. This halt follows a similar incident at Hollywood Burbank Airport in California on Monday, where air traffic controllers were absent due to staffing shortages, causing widespread delays and cancellations.
The shutdown, which began last week, followed the Senate’s rejection of a stopgap funding bill. The government shutdown has resulted in many federal employees being placed on unpaid leave, while essential workers continue to work without pay.
