Starship Launches May Delay Florida Flights Up To 2 Hours

Starship Launches May Delay Florida Flights Up To 2 Hours

Starship Launches And Their Impact On Florida Air Travel Starship launches from Kennedy Space Center could bring significant disruptions to Florida air traffic, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA warns that flight delays of up to two hours may occur at major airports, including Orlando International, Miami International, Tampa International, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International. With reentry of Starship stages also affecting airspace, travelers and airlines alike may need to prepare for widespread rerouting, ground stops, and possible cancellations. Image Credits:GREGG NEWTON / Getty Images Why Starship Launches Lead To Airspace Restrictions To maintain safety during Starship launches and reentries, the FAA establishes Aircraft Hazard Areas over potentially impacted zones. These zones often stretch across the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and parts of Central America. Closing off these flight paths forces commercial aircraft to reroute, leadi…