Houston airports face FAA ground delays due to staffing shortages tonight

Travel chaos looms as Houston’s two major airports hit by FAA delays. Will your flight be affected? Here’s how to stay ahead of the disruptions.

, and Administrator

2025 November 5 . 7:09 PM

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Houston airports face FAA ground delays due to staffing shortages tonight

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has declared ground delays at both Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport in Houston due to staffing problems. Passengers are advised to check their flight status regularly.

Bush Intercontinental Airport will experience ground delays from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Hobby Airport's ground delays will commence at 5 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m. on the same day. To monitor the current status of flight delays at these airports, passengers can utilise the real-time data provided by FlightAware.com. This service offers up-to-date information on flight delays and cancellations across the United States, including Houston's airports.

The FAA urges passengers to plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra time for check-in and security procedures. For the latest updates, travellers are encouraged to check with their airlines or use resources like FlightAware.com.