TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa International Airport is one of 40 airports across the country that will have an FAA mandated 10% reduction in flights that will start on Friday.

The flight reductions are a direct result of the government shutdown as an increasing number of TSA employees and air traffic controllers fail to show up for shifts.

The U.S. Department of Transportation said there will be a temporary reduction air traffic by 10% in 40 markets nationwide.

The reduction will be gradual, with it beginning at a 4% reduction Friday, 6% on Nov. 11, 8% on Nov. 13 and 10% on Nov. 14

The official list of affected airports is below: • ANC – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport • ATL – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport • BOS – Boston Logan International Airport •

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