Flights from LAX to Oakland were grounded Sunday as FAA staffing shortages worsen under the ongoing government shutdown.

The government shutdown, now in its fifth week, forces a ground stoppage at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday. Flights have resumed, but travelers are advised to check their status.

The FAA issued a temporary ground stop Sunday as staffing shortages linked to the government shutdown caused widespread flight delays.

Air traffic controller staffing shortages worsened over the weekend as the nation’s government shutdown hit its fourth week, leading to delays and anxiety, and experts say it won’t get better until air traffic controllers get paid.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hold oral arguments at noon on whether to lift a lower court’s order blocking the deployment of troops into Portland, while a District Judge in Chicago has a hearing at the same time to consider stopping the deployment of the National Guard in Illinois.

The shutdown at LAX is slated to begin Oct. 28. Airlines assigned to Terminal 5 will be moved to other locations.

An American Airlines flight was forced to abort takeoff after a cargo flight entered the same runway without authorization, according to the FAA.

Starting with the letter "X," work has begun on removing the iconic LAX sign to make way for major roadway improvements around the Los Angeles International Airport. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times) The giant "LAX" sign that has welcomed travelers to Los ...