More than a week into the federal government shutdown, it's still business as usual at San Diego International Airport.

“San Diego International Airport continues to operate normally, and essential federal aviation personnel (including air traffic controllers, FAA operations, and related support staff) are anticipated to remain on duty,” said airport spokeswoman Nicole Hall in a statement.

She added there could be delays if “federal staffing constraints intensify.”

At other nearby airports, it's been a different story.

On Monday, the Hollywood Burbank Airport had for about six hours, a situation that surprised former air traffic controller and manager Kevin Karpé.

“I have never come across where no one was available to staff a control tower during a furlough or shutdown,” Karpé said.

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