Operations continue at Hartsfield-Jackson and other airports around the country.
A Transportation Security Administration officer checks the identification of travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Air traffic controllers and TSA screeners who are deemed essential are continuing to work through the shutdown. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)
Flights, security screening and other airport operations continued normally at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Wednesday, the first day of the federal government shutdown.
Air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration screeners who are deemed essential are continuing to work through the shutdown, albeit without pay until government reopens.
“At this time, airport operations remain normal,” Hartsfield-Jackson, the world’s busiest airport, said in a statement Wednesday. “We continue to work closely with our federal partners to ensure that critical functions are maintained, and we are prepared to address any challenges that may arise.”
“I noticed nothing different,” said passenger Sam LeBeau, who flew into Atlanta on Wednesday morning from Charlottesville, Virginia.
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As business team lead, Kelly Yamanouchi edits and writes business stories. She graduated from Harvard and has a master’s degree from Northwestern.
