Here Are the 40 U.S. Airports Facing FAA Flight Cuts Amid Government Shutdown

Travelers flying through the U.S. starting on Friday are going to have to pack even more patience than usual. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would be cutting 10% of flights at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports starting on Friday to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

On Thursday, the FAA revealed the 40 airports that will experience the flight reductions. The cuts will roll out over the next few days, projected to be 4% on Friday and Saturday, 5% on Sunday, and then eventually reach 10% of the total flight schedules next week.

Most of the reductions are expected to target shorter or regional flights. Flights between major cities or hubs will most likely stay on track, but those going to secondary markets that serve fewer travelers are more likely to be cut. The ultimate goal is to reduce the number of flights for air traffic controllers to manage, helping to keep the skies safe amid staffing shortages.

Airlines, including Delta and United, are working with the FAA on the cuts, and all expect to be flexible with travelers who are impacted by the cuts. Delta, for instance, has already issued a flexible travel waiver for those left stranded this week. Same with United, American Airlines, and JetBlue.

Even if your airport is not on the list, all travelers should check with their airline before heading to the airport.

Here is the full list:
1. Anchorage International (ANC) in Alaska
2. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Georgia
3. Boston Logan International (BOS) in Massachusetts
4. Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) in Maryland
5. Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) in North Carolina
6. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) in Ohio
7. Dallas Love Field (DAL) in Texas
8. Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) in Virginia
9. Denver International (DEN) in Colorado
10. Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) in Texas
11. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) in Michigan
12. Newark Liberty International (EWR) in New Jersey
13. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL) in Florida
14. Honolulu International (HNL) in Hawaii
15. Houston Hobby (HOU) in Texas
16. Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Virginia
17. George Bush Houston Intercontinental (IAH) in Texas
18. Indianapolis International (IND) in Indiana
19. John F. Kennedy International (JFK) in New York
20. Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas
21. Los Angeles International (LAX) in California
22. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York
23. Orlando International (MCO) in Florida
24. Chicago Midway International (MDW) in Illinois
25. Memphis International (MEM) in Tennessee
26. Miami International (MIA) in Florida
27. Minneapolis/St Paul International (MSP) in Minnesota
28. Oakland International (OAK) in California
29. Ontario International (ONT) in California
30. Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Illinois
31. Portland International (PDX) in Oregon
32. Philadelphia International (PHL) in Pennsylvania
33. Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) in Arizona
34. San Diego International (SAN) in California
35. Louisville International (SDF) in Kentucky
36. Seattle/Tacoma International (SEA) in Washington
37. San Francisco International (SFO) in California
38. Salt Lake City International (SLC) in Utah
39. Teterboro (TEB) in New Jersey
40. Tampa International (TPA) in Florida