If planes happened to take to the skies on April 8, the same day as the next total solar eclipse, there could be disruption to flights.
In a March 22 statement, the Federal Aviation Administration said pilots should prepare for flight changes and above-average traffic at airports in the path of the eclipse. This includes Burlington International Airport, Syracuse Hancock International Airport, and Indianapolis International Airport. , Fort Wayne Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible from North America as it moves northeast from Texas to Maine. The total path tells the 31.6 million people who live along the path where and when the eclipse is expected to occur, depending on the weather, according to NBC News.
NASA has released a map detailing the trajectory of a total solar eclipse in 2024, starting in Mexico and ending in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania. , the eclipse was clearly visible along its path through Vermont. , passing through New Hampshire and Maine, then through the North Atlantic Ocean.
“Aircraft should be prepared for air hold, reroute, and/or expected departure clearance times that may be issued for all domestic arrivals and departures,” the FAA said. “…Transportation should expect delays during peak traffic times. Parking may be limited, especially at small, unmanaged airports.”
The FAA continued that peak traffic and congestion at airports are expected at smaller airports, and special security, including temporary flight restrictions and two-way radio communications, may also be in place during the eclipse. he added.
“During this period, approach practice, touch-and-go, flight following services, and pilot training operations at airports in the path of the eclipse will be highly restricted and may be prohibited,” the FAA said.
