Overview

• Hollywood Burbank Airport’s control tower had no controllers from about 4:15 p.m. to about 10 p.m. local time, with Southern California TRACON coordinating arrivals and departures.
• Departures to Burbank were delayed an average of roughly 151 minutes, and the FAA implemented ground delays and flow reductions to manage risk.
• Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said controller sick calls have ticked up during the shutdown, with essential personnel working without pay.
• Staffing shortages or triggers were reported at multiple FAA facilities, with Newark, Denver and Phoenix among the airports experiencing delays.
• The DOT warned the Essential Air Service program funding could run out Sunday if the shutdown persists, potentially affecting subsidized flights to small communities.