PHOENIX (AZFamily/CNN/KABC) — A dozen Federal Aviation Administration facilities saw staff shortages Monday because of the ongoing government shutdown, leading to flight delays.

The effects of the government shutdown were felt by many travelers Monday night as air traffic controller staffing issues led to delays at major airports, including at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, along with Denver and several major Midwest and East Coast hubs.

By 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sky Harbor Airport reported around 50 flights that were delayed and four that were canceled. The number of delays has been steadily rising throughout the day.

Delayed and Canceled Flights at Sky Harbor

Sky Harbor representatives said they do not expect many short-term “visible impacts” to airport operations due to the government

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