TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Tampa International Airport is among 40 major airports slated to see flights cut as part of a Federal Aviation Administration policy change to take pressure off air traffic controllers during the federal government shutdown, according to media reports.

Citing anonymous sources, CBS News and ABC News published the list of affected airports on Thursday. The FAA has not officially released this information.

"Tampa International Airport is awaiting federal guidance for any possible impacts to TPA," a statement from the airport, obtained earlier Thursday morning, said. "News media should reach out to the U.S. Department of Transportation or the FAA for additional information. We encourage passengers to check directly with airlines for flight schedule information."

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