Another power grid attack?
Los Angeles International Airport went completely dark Wednesday afternoon after a power outage.
.@LADWP At this time LAX is assessing an electrical issue affecting some facilities. The airfield is operating normally but some terminals, traffic lights and other systems may not have power. Our teams are now working on the issues with the DWP. Follow us for additional updates.
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) February 1, 2023
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The TSA temporarily stopped screening passengers and affected some departing flights.
Most of our terminals are affected by power loss and crews are assessing the problem. Some departing flights may be affected as the jet bridges are out of power. Please allow extra time and check your flight status as we learn more.
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) February 1, 2023
After about an hour, electricity connection was established.
It is not clear what caused the outage.
ABC 7 reported:
A power outage at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday afternoon temporarily halted passenger security checks, but service was restored about an hour later, officials said.
The shutdown was reported around 2:30 pm, with airport officials saying most of the terminals and traffic lights in the terminal area were affected.
Although the airfield is operating normally, LAX officials have warned that some departing flights may be delayed because there is no power to operate the jet bridges.
It is not clear how many flights were affected, if any. The power outage prompted the Transportation Security Administration to suspend passenger screening. Passengers are advised to allow extra time to reach their flights.
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