As the fifth week of the government shutdown comes to a close, a shortage of air traffic controllers has led one major airport to cancel all landings.

Thousands of flights have been delayed due to staffing shortages amid the government shutdown — and Orlando International Airport (MCO) came close to canceling all landings.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Thursday evening that there would be “no certified controllers for a period of time,” which would “prevent landings” at the popular travel hub, the closest major airport to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.

The order was later reversed when enough staff were found, but flights in and out of MCO continue to face major delays — with average delays of about 2 hours and 40 minutes, with some flights delayed

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