ROMULUS, MI - Security operations remain normal at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, despite an ongoing federal shutdown that has again suspended pay for TSA employees. An ongoing fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security has paused pay for Transportation Security Administration workers,

According to DTW, security wait times are relatively short. It’s about five minutes to get through security at the Evans Terminals, and it’s about two minutes at the McNamara Terminal. Now, as to why there are so many delays and cancellations,

DTW topped U.S. airports for disrupted flights in January, with storms driving delays and cancellations across the country, an AirHelp report says.

For drivers, that means traffic stoppages in 15-minute intervals on westbound I-94 between Merriman Road and Vining Road, and on eastbound I-94 between Wayne Road and Vining Road, near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

Detroit, Michigan, is known for its extreme cold, with several inches of snow and high winds that cause sub-zero temperatures and low visibility during heavy storms. Recently, a strong gust of wind, winter weather,

More than 100 were canceled, more than 50 were delayed, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware.

The wife and mom of passengers on the Delta plane that returned to DTW after takeoff due to smoke said her loved ones had to rebook their own flights.

The high winds are causing headaches at Detroit Metro Airport as well as some of the nation's busiest airports, as dozens of delays and cancellations were reported on Monday.

Many travelers at Detroit Metro Airport are dealing with changed plans Monday as flight cancellations and delays continue to rise.

A Delta flight took off for Amsterdam then returned to Detroit due to smoke in the cabin.