由于联邦关闭造成空中交通管制员短缺,美国机场面临广泛的航班延误。 U.S. airports faced widespread flight delays due to air traffic controller shortages from the federal shutdown.

Reagan National、Newark Liberty、LaGuardia和George Bush洲际机场等美国主要机场在2025年10月23日面临飞行延迟和地面停机, Major U.S. airports including Reagan National, Newark Liberty, LaGuardia, and George Bush Intercontinental faced flight delays and ground stops on October 23, 2025, due to air traffic controller staffing shortages caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown. 联邦航空管理局报告说,Reagan National的平均出发延误为31分钟,超过5 000次航班被推迟,80次被取消。 The Federal Aviation Administration reported average departure delays of 31 minutes at Reagan National, with over 5,000 flights delayed and 80 canceled. 大约13 000名空中交通管制员和50 000名TSA雇员无薪工作,导致疲劳和缺勤现象增加。 Around 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA employees are working without pay, contributing to increased fatigue and absences. 官员们警告说,随着政治僵局持续不已,特别是在即将到来的节日期间,会继续发生混乱。 Officials warn of continued disruptions, especially during the upcoming holiday season, as political deadlock persists.