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Portions of the Department of Transportation are currently in shutdown/furlough status due to a lapse in appropriations. Please continue to monitor this page for updates on DOT’s operating status.

Tarmac Delay Reporting

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Tarmac Delay Reporting Database for the Air Carriers is currently unavailable.  Please use the following email address to file your tarmac delays incident reports with the Department:  reporttarmacdelay@dot.gov.

If you are a consumer and have a complaint or comment related to a tarmac delay, please use our Air Travel Service Complaint or Comment Form. 

Last updated: Monday, August 7, 2023