Staff shortages prompt air traffic limits as passengers face mounting delays and uncertainty at CLT, the nation’s sixth-busiest airport

CLT airport struggles with flight delays and cancellations during the federal shutdown, affecting staffing and air traffic control.

Durham and Charlotte airports as a government shutdown disrupts operations. Travelers face cancellations and delays, impacting holiday plans. Airlines and officials scramble to mitigate the fallout. Discover the latest updates and advice for affected passengers.

A ground stop was issued at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Saturday morning due to staffing issues related to the federal shutdown.

At Charlotte Douglas, American Airlines operates most of the daily flights. American said it expects a majority of its customers to be unaffected. Airline officials said if customers are impacted, they will reach out with more information.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, which is a hub for one of the largest carriers in the world, is preparing to reduce operations by 10% starting Friday. American Airlines is the dominant carrier and operates roughly 90%t of departure flights at Charlotte.

Flights departing from facilities including in Boston, New York and Washington D.C. are being held on the ground until the stop is lifted.

Administrators at Lynchburg Regional Airport said an American Airlines flight from Roanoke to Charlotte was diverted to Lynchburg. The plane landed safely. According to administrators, an indicator light was lit in the baggage area of the aircraft,