According to the FAA, staffing issues are causing the temporary ground stop, affecting flights from Bush Airport, Hobby, and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (also known as MSY)

Federal aviation officials temporarily halted flights from Dallas and Houston arriving into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Friday morning. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted its ground stop just before noon. The FAA cited staffing issues at ABIA for the temporary pause on arrivals.

Austin airport faced delays due to an air traffic controller shortage, sparking calls for action amid safety concerns.