Air traffic and airports in certain parts of the country may be impacted by the solar eclipse on April 8, the Federal Aviation Administration warned Wednesday.
The eclipse will pass over Mexico, the United States and Canada, and is expected to impact air traffic and airports along the eclipse’s path starting April 7 and lasting until April 10, the FAA said in a notice about special air traffic procedures.
According to the agency, this could mean delays for air travelers.
“While most travelers are heading to their favorite vacation destinations, a significant number of travelers are heading to various states to witness ‘The Great North American Eclipse’ on Monday, April 8,” the FAA said in a press release.
“Travelers flying along the eclipse path may encounter limited parking and potential delays at airports due to the high volume of aircraft and drones attempting to witness the total solar eclipse,” the FAA said.
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