Solar eclipse could disrupt operations at US airports, FAA says

Dozens of U.S. airports inside and near the path of totality could be overwhelmed by air traffic around the time of the April solar eclipse.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice ahead of next month's solar eclipse, warning that the event could cause disruptions at airports small and large. 

A nearly 100-mile swath of the U.S., starting from Texas all the way through the Midwest and into Maine, will have a rare total eclipse. In and around that swath, airports are expected to have increases in activity. 

The notice goes into effect on April 7 and will continue through April 10. The solar eclipse will occur on April 8.

With the increased air traffic, pilots are being prepared for potential delays and ramp congestion. They might also have difficulty finding places to park their aircraft along the path of totality. Pilots are being urged to coordinate their flight plans ahead of time to minimize disruptions. 

The FAA added that trainings might need to be held off during this four-day window.