According to the Federal Aviation Administration’s status page, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is currently experiencing significant ground delays expected to continue into tomorrow morning.

Ground Delays at MCO Due to Staffing ShortageOrlando International Airport control tower and terminal seen across a lake, evoking the grand views of Disney park entrances.Orlando International Airport control tower and terminal seen across a lake, evoking the grand views of Disney park entrances.

On the FAA National Airspace System Status Page, MCO is showing an average ground delay of 161 minutes. The delays are expected to last until around 3am ET Friday.

Flight status for MCO: Ground delay, 161 mins avg. delay. No castle like Cinderella’s pictured. Info details and links shown.Flight status for MCO: Ground delay, 161 mins avg. delay. No castle like Cinderella’s pictured. Info details and links shown.

The delays are caused by staffing shortages due to the ongoing government shutdown, which reached its 30th day today.

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Lauren Stracner