(KTLA) - A temporary ground stop triggered Sunday by a staffing shortage in Southern California’s airspace and affecting Los Angeles International Airport flights has been lifted, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

The restriction applied to flights departing from airspace managed by the Los Angeles and Oakland air traffic control centers that were scheduled to arrive at LAX, according to an FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center advisory. The order went into effect around 8:27 a.m. local time and had been expected to run through 10 a.m., with a medium chance of extension.

Los Angeles World Airports confirmed a ground stoppage began around 8:45 a.m. and said passengers should check with their airlines for delays or cancellations. Airport officials said they could not immedi

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