Update: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted the ground delay program for incoming flights to Nashville International Airport (BNA®) that was put in place earlier Saturday due to an air traffic control staffing shortage.
The restriction, which caused delays for both arrivals and departures throughout the afternoon, had been expected to last until 7:59 p.m. but was lifted around 6:26 p.m. as staffing levels stabilized.
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A ground stop is currently in effect at Nashville International Airport (BNA) after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cited staffing shortages in the air-traffic control tower.
Departures are being held until the stop is lifted, and while the target for resuming departures is 2:45 p.m., officials say there is a medium possibility the delay could be extended if controller-staffing levels don’t stabilize.
While no official end time has been confirmed, operations will resume as soon as the FAA determines staffing meets minimum safe-levels. Stay alert for updates.
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