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Power Restored At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Flights Delayed

The airport reported it lost power shortly before 5 a.m., and soon after said flights were stopped.

September 7, 2022

An early morning power outage Wednesday at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport caused flight delays that continued even after electricity was restored.

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The airport reported it lost power shortly before 5 a.m., and soon after said flights were stopped. The lights were back on by 8 a.m., but airport officials told passengers that flights were delayed.

The airport shut down roadways leading to the airport, which led to traffic backups on a nearby freeway. Austin police asked people to stay in their vehicles until the roadways reopened.

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