Indianapolis airport forced to reduce flights during government shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers and pilots during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure flying remains safe.

Indianapolis International Airport is on the list. The cuts will start to take effect on Friday. Airport officials say they anticipate changes to schedules will be communicated pre-emptively.

Mario Rodriguez, executive director of the Indianapolis International Airport, put out a video statement on social media.

“If you're traveling, your airline may be contacting you to inform you that your flight is either delayed or canceled or changed,” Rodriguez said. “I would be flexible in travel arrangements. And if you need more information, please contact your airline.”

The U.S. Department of Transportation sent a press release about the change Thursday evening. In it, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said their number one job is safety.

“This isn’t about politics – it’s about assessing the data and alleviating building risk in the system as controllers continue to work without pay,” Duffy said. “It’s safe to fly today, and it will continue to be safe to fly next week because of the proactive actions we are taking.”

The airports impacted cover the busiest across the U.S. — including Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco. Multiple airports will be affected in some of the biggest cities, including New York, Houston and Chicago.

Read the full list of impacted airports below:

• Anchorage International in Alaska
• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International in Georgia
• Boston Logan International in Massachusetts
• Baltimore/Washington International in Maryland
• Charlotte Douglas International in North Carolina
• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International in Kentucky
• Dallas Love Field in Texas
• Ronald Reagan Washington National in Virginia
• Denver International in Colorado
• Dallas/Fort Worth International in Texas
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County in Michigan
• Newark Liberty International in New Jersey
• Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International in Florida
• Honolulu International in Hawaii
• Houston Hobby in Texas
• Washington Dulles International in Virginia
• George Bush Houston Intercontinental in Texas
• Indianapolis International in Indiana
• John F. Kennedy International in New York
• Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas
• Los Angeles International in California
• LaGuardia Airport in New York
• Orlando International in Florida
• Chicago Midway International in Illinois
• Memphis International in Tennessee
• Miami International in Florida
• Minneapolis/St Paul International in Minnesota
• Oakland International in California
• Ontario International in California
• Chicago O`Hare International in Illinois
• Portland International in Oregon
• Philadelphia International in Pennsylvania
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Arizona
• San Diego International in California
• Louisville International in Kentucky
• Seattle/Tacoma International in Washington
• San Francisco International in California
• Salt Lake City International in Utah
• Teterboro in New Jersey
• Tampa International in Florida