Palm Springs Airport Shares Operation Status Amid Government Shutdown

PALM SPRINGS, CA — Traveling out of Palm Springs International Airport in October? Things should go smoothly, airport officials predicted Wednesday.

Despite a government shutdown that has caused major delays to airports across the nation, Palm Springs International Airport officials shared over social media that they remain "fully operational" as of Wednesday.

"PSP remains fully operational with no impacts to flights or services from the federal government shutdown at this time," airport officials said on social media.

Airport spokesman Jake Ingrassia told the media Wednesday that "all airport staff, including TSA officers and air traffic controllers, were still at work."

On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration shared that air traffic control staffing shortages have caused disruptions across the system, and traffic would slow at an unspecified number of airports to ensure safe operations.

"If anything changes, like staffing shortages or delays, we’ll share updates right away to keep our community informed so travelers plan accordingly," they said. "Check with your airline for the most up-to-date flight info, and we’ll keep you posted."

While the shutdown has not impacted the Palm Springs airport, officials advised passengers to check the most up-to-date flight information at www.flypsp.com.