No FAA-ordered shutdown is causing 700+ flight cancellations today. The November 2025 government shutdown (Nov 7-16) triggered FAA emergency orders for 4-10% flight reductions at 40 high-traffic airports (ATL, ORD, LGA, etc.) due to unpaid air traffic controller shortages, leading to ~700-3,000 daily cancellations peaking Nov 8-9 (total 11,800+ under order). Measures ended Nov 17 after shutdown resolution; FAA confirmed compliance probes but normal ops resumed.​

November Chaos Recap

Phased cuts: 4% Nov 7 → 6% Nov 11 → 10% Nov 14 (capped at 6%).​

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• Nov 7: ~700-800 canceled​

• Nov 8: 1,500+​

  

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• Peak: 2,800+ daily​
  5M+ passengers affected; intl flights exempt.​

Today’s Disruptions (~490 Cancellations, 1,800 Delays)

Weather-related (rain/snow BOS/NYC/ORD); check nasstatus.faa.gov—no restrictions.

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FAQs

Q1: FAA shutdown active today?
No—ended Nov 17; current issues weather.​

Q2: Why 700+ in November?
Staffing shortages mandated cuts at 40 airports.​

Q3: Live status?
nasstatus.faa.gov or FlightAware