AUSTIN, Texas - As the government shutdown enters its second week, airports are feeling the ripple effects.

Airports were already strained by the nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers, and the existing issues have now been exacerbated because of it.

Air traffic controller shortage in Austin

What they're saying:

"Austin is among the worst in the country in terms of our shortage," said U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has fewer than half of its positions filled by the workers who guide pilots during takeoffs and landings.

In January, ABIA's target number of controllers was 60, and they had 31. U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett said that number is now even lower.

"We have a severe air traffic controller safety issue at the Austin Airport th

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