Nashville Airport air traffic control tower to go dark as government shutdown drags on

Nashville International Airport’s air traffic control tower went dark Tuesday night amid staff shortages due to the government shutdown – the second tower to close this week as the nationwide crisis continues to cripple airports and ground thousands of flights. 

The tower at the Tennessee hub shuttered at 5 p.m. and the blackout is expected to last until midnight, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. 

The ground stop has delayed departing flights by an average of two hours due a shortage of air traffic controllers. 

“This reduction will remain in effect until further notice,” a pop-up message on the airport’s website states. 

“All airlines have been informed. Travelers should check the status of their flight with their respective airlines before arriving at BNA. As a reminder, the FAA has sole responsibility for the National Airspace System.”

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