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Burbank Tower Back Online After Shutdown Staffing Gap, FAA Monitoring Sick Calls

The FAA warns it may slow traffic further if sick calls climb.

A dark and unstaffed air traffic control tower is seen at the Hollywood Burbank Airport amid the US government shutdown
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Overview

  • Hollywood Burbank Airport had no controllers from about 4:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, with Southern California TRACON in San Diego directing arrivals and departures remotely.
  • Departures to Burbank were delayed an average of 151 minutes during the lapse, and the airport advised passengers to check with airlines for updates.
  • The FAA reported related staffing delays at other hubs, including Newark Liberty and Denver International, with Newark arrivals delayed up to about an hour and Denver by roughly 39 minutes.
  • Air traffic controllers are classified as essential and are working without pay during the shutdown, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said sick calls have ticked up slightly.
  • Burbank controllers were scheduled to return Tuesday with normal operations expected, as the FAA continues to use ground delays and stands ready to reduce flight flow to maintain safety.