The shutdown is deepening the FAA’s long-standing controller shortage, straining an already overextended workforce and disrupting air travel nationwide.

More than 16,000 flights have been delayed this week, as air traffic controllers work without pay and airports struggle with staffing.

A shortage of air traffic controllers during federal government shutdown leads to major travel disruption in Charlotte and around the US.

Beginning at 10:45 a.m. Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration enacted a ground stop at SFO caused by low-ceiling clouds. The average delay time is 30 minutes, but travelers could experience delays lasting almost an hour and a half.

Several major airports were experiencing delays on Wednesday, and smaller airports were at risk of losing service altogether by the end of the week.

The air traffic controllers will only get a partial paycheck Tuesday, and then nothing until the shutdown is resolved.

Severe storms could make their way to the tri-state area Thursday which could bring with them a risk of flooding. Severe weather can impact travel conditions. That can mean flight changes at major tri-state area airports.

Hundreds of flights are delayed at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Monday morning due to low cloud ceilings.

The government shutdown entered day 14 Tuesday as the Senate prepared to vote on a short-term funding bill for an eighth time.