FAA delays: How to track flights, TSA wait times at DFW Airport, Love Field
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- FAA reduced traffic at 40 U.S. airports amid the 2025 government shutdown.
- DFW and Love Field listed among affected hubs; expect reduced daily flight volumes.
- Travelers should check airline status and TSA wait links, and arrive earlier than usual.
More than 2,400 flights have been delayed and more than 850 flights have been cancelled nationwide Friday, Nov. 7 for flights within, into, or out of the United States, according to FlightAware data.
These delays and cancellations are the result of the Federal Aviation Administration’s move to reduce air traffic at 40 U.S. airports to maintain travel safety as air traffic controllers show signs of strain during the government shutdown.
The government has been shut down since Oct. 1, and this move, which is expected to affect roughly 3,500 to 4,000 flights each day, comes as many Americans are planning holiday travel.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field are among the 40 airports affected by the reduction in air traffic. Here’s how to check to see if your flight is delayed at either of those airports.
How long are the TSA wait times at DFW Airport and Dallas Love?
Check TSA wait times at the links below.
Dallas Love Field TSA wait times
How can I check my flight status at DFW Airport and Dallas Love?
Check flight status at the links below.
Dallas Love Field flight status
As of Friday morning, DFW ranks 10th on FlightAware’s “Misery Map,” which shows delays and cancellations at airport hubs nationwide.
Spokespeople for both airports told the Star-Telegram Thursday, Nov. 6 that all customers should continue to check with their airline for all flight pattern updates, and travelers should arrive early for all flights. Experts suggest arriving at least three hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic flight. You might want to get to the airport even earlier today.
