NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Travelers flying in or out of Nashville International Airport (BNA) this afternoon could experience delays as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warns of anticipated staffing shortages in the airport’s control tower.

Between 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., the FAA said reduced staffing levels could result in temporary ground stops, flight delays, or reroutes. These shortages may also limit the number of planes allowed to take off or land per hour.

Officials emphasize that weather is not a factor in the expected disruptions and that no official ground stop has been issued as of now.

If delays worsen, the FAA could implement a Ground Delay Program (GDP) — a system that manages airport traffic by spacing out departures and arrivals. Each flight would receive an Expec

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