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Similar closures are in effect at some of the country's other busiest airports, including Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Los Angeles.

Check out all 40 flights canceled at Dallas Love Field and DFW International Airport on Friday due to government flight reductions due to the ongoing shutdown.

FAA‑ordered flight cuts begin Friday at major airports. DFW and Love Field saw normal operations Thursday, but travelers are urged to monitor flight changes.

Now that the longest government shutdown in history has ended, many are wondering if their travel plans for the holidays will be affected in the aftermath.

As the FAA prepares to reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports, here's how to check TSA wait times and flight status at DFW and Love Field.

The FAA said it was reducing traffic by 10% in 40 "high volume" areas on Friday to maintain safety, as air traffic controllers show signs of burnout during the current U.S. government shutdown. The cuts represent approximately 1,800 flights from about two dozen states, carrying about 270,000 passengers.

Pilot sources confirmed to WFAA that the western side of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport was shut down, leading all traffic to the eastern side.