William Thornton, al.com

The federal government's shutdown is not impacting air travel at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, according to an announcement from the authority.

According to a post on X, the airport said BHM "is not experiencing any operational delays related to the government shutdown."

"Safety and security remain our top priorities, and we continue to work closely with our federal partners to ensure smooth operations for all travelers."

Air traffic controller staffing issues have led to delays at major airports, according to CNN.

Controllers are considered essential workers, but are not being paid while working.

Twelve Federal Aviation Administration facilities saw staffing shortages Monday night, including Newark, Jacksonville, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Indianapolis.

The control tower at Burbank Airport was entirely shut down around 4:15 p.m. Monday afternoon.

The shutdown is expected to continue into Thursday, when votes on proposals to reopen the government are anticipated.

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