CHARLOTTE — A ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport due to staffing issues has been lifted.
The ground stop was originally issued around 7:00 a.m. Saturday. It was lifted around 8:50 a.m.
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“The City of Charlotte’s Aviation Department has no role with flight operations and had no say in this decision,” one airport representative said in a statement.
The morning’s ground stop was a result of staffing constraints in the Air Traffic Control Tower, according to the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.
The airport issued a statement commending the work done by TSA agents and Air Traffic Control workers, who they said have kept the airport running through the sixth week of the government shutdown, despite not being paid.
Officials said that as the shutdown continues, disruptions become more likely. They advised passengers to continue to check their flight status.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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