MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The ongoing government shutdown is causing significant disruptions across the country, particularly affecting airports as air traffic controllers face financial strain.
While Myrtle Beach International Airport has not yet experienced flight delays or cancellations, the situation could change if the shutdown continues.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the airport’s air traffic control tower is already understaffed, operating with only 19 certified professional controllers and two in training, compared to the target of 27…