Based on the latest coverage, 40 major U.S. airports are expected to operate with a 10% reduction in flights due to a government shutdown, with the list including many of the nation’s busiest hubs. The FAA and various outlets have identified a preliminary roster that may be revised as the situation evolves. Here are the airports commonly cited in reports as being affected or on preliminary notice:
- 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 (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 Houston Intercontinental (IAH)
- Indianapolis International (IND)
- 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)
Notes:
- The exact set of airports and the magnitude of reductions can change as the FAA finalizes its official list and as operational needs evolve. Several outlets cited the same preliminary list, but an official, final FAA roster may differ. If you need the definitive, official list, I can monitor for updates and provide a refreshed, source-backed update when available.
- Flight reductions are reportedly driven by the need to relieve air traffic controller workload during the shutdown, while safety remains paramount. Airlines and airports are coordinating to minimize disruption, but expect more cancellations and delays at affected hubs.
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