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FAA warns of possible ground stop at Houston airports as shutdown drags on

The FAA says Houston’s airports could face ground delays after 4 p.m. as air traffic controllers miss their first full paycheck of the government shutdown.

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There are recurring ground stops at Houston airports amid ongoing government shutdown

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Air traffic controller shortages cause widespread flight delays amid government shutdown

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Delays at US airports as staff absences surge, aviation agency says

A "surge" in air traffic controllers calling out of work caused widespread delays in major US airports, a government aviation agency has said.

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Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark

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Air traffic controllers now working for food as shutdown stops paychecks and airlines like United and Delta serve them meals

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Air traffic control absences surge, hitting almost half of major US airports

"After 31 days without pay, air traffic controllers are under immense stress and fatigue," the FAA said late Friday.

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Major airlines providing food for unpaid federal aviation workers

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Will my US flight be cancelled during the government shutdown?

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Staffing issues lead to ground stop for flights to Houston's two largest airports

The FAA issued a ground stop until 5:45 p.m., for flights departing to Hobby Airport. We contacted Hobby officials, who confirmed to KHOU 11 that the reason was staffing. Bush Airport is also listed on the FAA’s website, with a ground stop possible. We've reached out to Bush for the reason.

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Former air traffic controller launches fundraiser to help Hobby airport staff affected by shutdown

During the government shutdown, Houston air traffic controllers at Hobby Airport are working long hours without pay. A former controller and pilot has launched a GoFundMe to help them cover essentials while they continue keeping flights safe and on schedule.

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Plane towed Houston's Hobby Airport after pilot worried about safe landing

HOUSTON — A plane landed on the runway at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston on Friday afternoon after the pilot reported they were concerned about landing safely, according to a spokesperson for the Houston Airport System. The pilot may have had ...

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Flights delayed at Bush Airports after thunderstorm

F lights were delayed at George Bush Intercontinental Airport after Tuesday afternoon thunderstorms. Delays of 15 minutes were reported as of 6:15 p.m. There was previously a ground stop issued for both Bush Airport and Houston Hobby Airport, but those were cleared as the storm passed through.

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Texas' Wildly Underrated Airport Was Ranked One Of The Best In America For 2025

Although this airport may be under-the-radar, it consistently ranks as one of the best in America, earning multiple rankings from Skytrax's annual awards.