FAA reports staffing issues at airports as government shutdown continues

The Federal Aviation Administration was experiencing staffing issues or anticipating shortages at airports and other air traffic control facilities in the United States on Monday night.

The Federal Aviation Administration was experiencing staffing issues or anticipating shortages at airports and other air traffic control facilities in the United States on Monday night.

Reports of the staffing shortfalls came hours after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there has been a slight increase in sick calls since the government shutdown began on Wednesday.

No air traffic controllers were expected at the tower at Hollywood Burbank Airport in the Los Angeles area for hours Monday night because of staffing issues, a source familiar with the situation said.

The FAA’s website showed the staffing issue between 4 p.m. and 9:59 p.m. PT (7 pm. Monday to 12:59 a.m. Tuesday ET).

The source told NBC News that some air traffic will be handled by San Diego terminal radar approach control at a much reduced rate — meaning arrival and departure delays are certain.