FAA issues ground delay at Austin’s airport due to staffing issues

This is the fourth ground delay at ABIA in less than a month.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground delay Friday morning at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) because of staffing issues.

The delay is in effect until 5 p.m. Friday and applies only to incoming flights. Departures are not affected, the FAA said. Arrivals are expected to be held for an average of about 50 minutes.

Airport officials are urging travelers to check flight statuses and contact airlines for updates. It marks the fourth ground delay at ABIA in less than a month.