The Orlando International Airport faced significant ground delays on Thursday due to staffing issues, according to the Federal Aviation Administration National Airspace System Status Page.

The delays averaged around 161 minutes, and most lasted between 10 p.m. on Thursday and 3 a.m. on Friday.

On Friday, air traffic appears to be flowing much better. However, some delays and cancellations still linger.

MCO has experienced a total of 32 flight delays and 18 cancellations on Friday so far.

What caused the disruption?

An air traffic control advisory on the FAA website explained that a shortage of certified air traffic controllers caused the delays and cancellations.

"No arrivals will be able to land as there will be no certified air traffic controllers available at MCO," officials said

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