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Flights Resume Normal Operations at O'Hare After Temporary Delay
8 Oct
Summary
- Flights operating as scheduled at O'Hare after ground delay
- Delay caused by air traffic controller shortage due to government shutdown
- Delays under 15 minutes, considered on-time as of early Wednesday
On October 8th, 2025, flights at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago were operating as scheduled by early Wednesday morning after a ground delay was issued the previous evening by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The delay was caused by a shortage of air traffic controllers, which was likely a result of the ongoing government shutdown.
The FAA had announced the delay would take effect at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. However, as of early Wednesday, the FAA had not issued any further delays for O'Hare, and the airport's website reported average delays of under 15 minutes, which is considered on-time performance.
The temporary disruption to flight operations at one of the busiest airports in the United States highlights the potential impact of the government shutdown on critical infrastructure and services. Despite the challenges, the airport was able to quickly resume normal operations, minimizing the inconvenience to travelers.
