At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, all runways and roadways were clear and operational the day after snow blanketed the region.
But “substantial” Transportation Security Administration staffing callouts caused long security wait times Wednesday morning, said airport spokesperson Andy Gobeil.
TSA agents rely on the same roads and transit services as travelers, and Tuesday’s winter storm made moving across metro Atlanta an icy mess.
It’s “another tough day,” confirmed TSA spokesperson Mark Howell. He estimated 47% of agents did not show up due to weather as well as childcare constraints following school closures.
The airport itself, Gobeil said, was “fine,” and extra staff had been called into work and some slept on site Tuesday to be ready.