Starting Friday, Orlando International Airport must reduce flights under a new FAA emergency order aimed at easing stress on air traffic control.

Orlando International Airport is among the 40 airports where air traffic is set to be cut by the Federal Aviation Administration amid an ongoing government shutdown, according to a list obtained by News 6.

"The reduction in flights is likely to impact passengers, and we ask travelers to check directly with their airlines regarding delays and cancellations," MCO said. "Orlando International Airport will be fully staffed to assist passengers as much as possible during this time."

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WFTV has learned that Orlando International Airport is one of the 40 airports across the country that will experience a 10% reduction of flights by the FAA.

Passengers can expect average delays of nearly three hours, the FAA said, warning that at some point all flights into Florida’s busiest airport could be halted.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) says it has not received official word from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about any reduction in flight activity as part of the ongoing federal government shutdown.