The Federal Aviation Administration announced an unprecedented 10% reduction in air traffic across 40 high-volume markets starting Friday morning, marking the first time in U.S. history that flight operations have been curtailed due to a government shutdown.

The cutback could impact thousands of flights nationwide, as the FAA typically directs more than 44,000 flights daily. According to ABC News reporting, the affected airports include major hubs such as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Los Angeles International, Chicago O'Hare International, and John F. Kennedy International.

The complete list of 40 affected airports includes:

Anchorage International, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Boston Logan International, Baltimore/Washington International, Charlotte Douglas

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