FAA shutdown row: List of busiest airports in the US revealed – from LAX to Newark Liberty

The FAA has announced its plans to reduce the air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10%. Here is a list of the US' busiest airports.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced its plans to reduce the air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, November 7, The Associated Press reported. The decision was made in direct response to the ongoing government shutdown, in an attempt to maintain traveler safety in case the shutdown continues for a long time, the FAA said.

FAA shutdown row: List of busiest airports in the US revealed – from LAX to Newark Liberty (Unsplash - representational image)

The FAA has been struggling with staffing shortages among air traffic controllers since the shutdown began. Many of them have been working without pay since the beginning of October. Some started calling out of work, resulting in flights getting delayed nationwide. When the FAA is short on air traffic controllers, it temporarily slows or stops aircraft traffic.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will soon be meeting with airline executives to discuss a course of action regarding the reduction in flights. While the list of airports affected by the reductions is expected to be released on Thursday, Airports Council International - North America revealed what the busiest airports in the country are.

It is unclear, however, if these 40 airports will be affected by the move.