Wait times at Bush Airport's Terminal A and E were expected to exceed 60 to 75 minutes on Thursday, according to Houston Airport System officials.

HOUSTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is warning of a departure delay at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to strong winds Sunday morning. The FAA announced the departure delay at 10:25 a.m., saying departures were delayed by 15 minutes and increasing.

Even if you don't fly, travel experts say the images coming out of Houston's airports could impact you. They say the coverage of long airport lines could influence the government's reopening.

Travelers at IAH and Hobby Airport should expect long security lines due to TSA staffing shortages. Arriving early and being prepared can help you breeze through security and stay on schedule.

HOUSTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is warning of a ground delay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) from 4 p.m. to 8:59 p.m. Saturday as the government shutdown drags on. The FAA said flights departing from Bush Airport are delayed on average by 42 minutes due to staffing issues.

In an advisory issued on Nov. 2, Houston Airports warned travelers to expect extended TSA wait times “until further notice.”

For anyone traveling soon out of IAH, the waiting game doesn't end inside the airport. Plus, with a shortage of air traffic controllers due to the government shutdown, there's a strong chance travelers will have to spend even more time on the tarmac.

As the government shutdown continues, more challenges await passengers as they deal with the Trump administration’s announcement of a 10 percent cut in flights at 40 U.S. airports.