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Capital Area Worldwide Airport says no delays amid shutdown

By Editorial Board Published October 9, 2025 2 Min Read
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Capital Area Worldwide Airport says no delays amid shutdown

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The variety of flight delays at main airports across the nation is continuous to climb amid the continuing federal authorities shutdown. Officers representing the Capital Area Worldwide Airport, although, say vacationers flying out of the airport mustn’t see any main disruptions.

Operations on the Lansing airport, with its 9 gates and single terminal, shouldn’t be as busy as a number of the main airports which can be experiencing floor delays or full closures, but it surely serves as an important connection to bigger hubs corresponding to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Chicago O’Hare Worldwide Airport or Reagan Nationwide Airport in Washington, D.C.

Katherine Japinga, advertising director for the airport says vacationers heading out of the Lansing airport mustn’t expertise any shutdown-related points.

“We have been in close contact with our federal partners at TSA and the FAA, and both agencies have confirmed they are maintaining the same staffing levels to ensure safe, secure, and efficient airport operations,” Japinga mentioned.

Staffing has been a priority for air visitors amid the shutdown, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy saying that because the lapse in funding began final Wednesday, there was a small uptick within the variety of air visitors controllers calling out sick. When there are much less controllers, the FAA orders a discount within the variety of takeoffs and landings — which creates delays.

Nonetheless, passengers touring by way of the Lansing airport must be within the clear, in line with Japinga.

“Passengers can continue to travel as planned despite the federal government shutdown, and we look forward to welcoming them through LAN as usual,” Japinga mentioned.

A spokesperson with the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport additionally tells 6 Information operations ought to proceed as ordinary.

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