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by JAMEL VALENCIA | The National Desk Thu, March 28th 2024 at 8:53 AM The total eclipse of the sun on August 21, 2017 (Getty) WASHINGTON (TND) — The Federal Aviation Administration issued a warning for flying during the solar eclipse. The total solar eclipse is expected to be a stunning display in the sky on April 8, but it could create issues for travelers in the sky. Airspace is expected to be busy between Texas and New England with the upcoming total solar eclipse. Air traffic is expected to increase in states where the eclipse's path of totality will hit. The FAA also warned that air travel from April 7 at 6 a.m. EST until April 10 at midnight could be impacted. U.S. states have prepared on the ground for the influx of visitors. But, eclipse watchers flying to their viewing destination were advised. Pilots and airports located in the country's southwest to northeast are advised to plan ahead and regularly check temporary flight restrictions. The FAA says coordinating departures "as early as possible" can help fixed-base operators with staging aircrafts and help ease ramp congestion at airports. "Aircraft should be prepared for potential airborne holding, reroutes, and/or expect departure clearance times that may be issued for all domestic IFR arrivals and departures. Traffic Management Initiatives are possible," stated the FAA on its website. Airports in the path of the eclipse that will be affected are listed on the FAA's website. The eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.