CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville Albemarle Airport shared a message on its Facebook account Thursday telling customers it “continues to closely monitor the developing impacts of the federal government shutdown on the national aviation system.”

Just weeks before the always-busy Thanksgiving travel period, the Federal Aviation Administration has informed airports and airlines that it may mandate a 10% reduction in flights if the shutdown doesn’t end soon, citing concerns over air traffic controller availability. Federal employees who are working, including air traffic controllers, are doing so without pay.

In CHO’s post, CEO Jason Burch said the airport is coordinating with its airline partners and monitoring any changes to flight schedules.

“At this time, CHO has not been notified of any specific service reductions or cancellations related to this federal action,” Burch wrote. “However, given the interconnected nature of the national air system, travelers should anticipate the potentials for delays or schedule adjustments, particularly for flights connecting through major hub airports.”

The federal government partially shut down on Oct. 1 and now, at 38 days long, is the longest shutdown in U.S. history. It eclipsed the mark of 35 days set from December 2018 to January 2019, in President Donald Trump’s first term.

“Safety remains our top priority,” Burch wrote, “and we are confident in the resilience of our airlines, federal partners, and airport personnel to maintain safe, reliable service during this period of federal uncertainty.”

Richmond International Airport also released a statement Thursday on the possible impacts of the shutdown.

“Richmond International Airport (RIC) is aware of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) recent announcement regarding a planned reduction of up to 10% in air traffic across certain major U.S. markets. At this time, RIC has not been directly affected by the federal government shutdown or by any associated flight reductions,” the statement read. “Essential federal employees with the FAA, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) remain on duty, helping to ensure that operations at RIC continue safely and efficiently. We extend our sincere gratitude to these dedicated professionals for their tireless efforts, and to our passengers and community partners for their continued patience and support during this challenging period.”