The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe.

NBC News obtained a list of impacted airports where the flight cuts would be made, which the FAA is expected to officially announce on Thursday.

The cuts will start to take effect on Friday. Travelers should check with their airlines to see if their flight has been cut.

Which airports will lose flights?

Impacted airports include Chicago O’Hare, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Miami International Airport, and all three New York area airports.

ANC – Anchorage International in Alaska

ATL – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlan

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