FAA issues ground delay at Austin airport, impacting flights through 9 p.m.

AUSTIN, Texas — UPDATE:

The ground stop at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport ended as of around 9:30p.m. Monday night.

The airport has advised passengers to monitor the Federal Aviation Administration’s websites for updates during the federal government shutdown.

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The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground delay for flights arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport through 9 p.m. Monday due to staffing issues.

The delay affects all flights arriving from the contiguous United States, according to an FAA advisory.

The average delay is 40 minutes, with a maximum delay of 94 minutes, according to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport alerted travelers to check flight status and contact airlines directly for more information.

Travelers can check real-time flight information here.