SAN ANTONIO — Operations are running mostly smooth at San Antonio International Airport, even as air travel across the country feels the strain from the ongoing government shutdown.

San Antonio isn’t one of the 40 airports where the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been forced to reduce flights, but travelers here could still feel the ripple effects.

The FAA noted the nationwide flight cuts are vital to keep the skies safe as the government shutdown drags on. A shortage of air traffic controllers has made it challenging to keep normal flight levels running safely, sparking the agency to scale back operations.

San Antonio has avoided major disruptions. Most flights are taking off on time, though there were a couple cancellations on Friday, including one destined for Dallas-Fort

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