Hollywood Burbank Airport has found itself in an operational bind amid the current government shutdown. NBC Los Angeles is reporting that multiple call-outs and absences left the airport with no controllers on Monday evening . This comes as the US is battling a nationwide air traffic controller shortage, which has now been exacerbated by the government shutdown.

For airlines and travelers using Burbank, the impact is immediate: delays, cancellations, or increased reliance on alternate airports. The airport, which serves regional and short-haul flights in the greater LA area, is particularly vulnerable because it sits inside congested airspace that already demands tight sequencing and coordination. Issues in Burbank's airspace can cascade throughout the area.

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