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Sacramento airport goes no-fly after AT&T internet cable snipped

ID: 3698ae87-9fba-565e-8230-0c3cac071b06

STIX ID: report--3698ae87-9fba-565e-8230-0c3cac071b06

Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Date Published: 2024-04-19

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Brandon Vigliarolo

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An intentional cut to an AT&T fiber line disrupted internet and phone services at Sacramento International Airport, causing multi-hour flight delays for Southwest and Delta until service was restored by 11:35 local time. Law enforcement stated the damage appeared deliberate and the FBI is involved; the report contextualizes the event alongside recent 911 outages and past infrastructure sabotage, with no suspects identified or additional threats reported.

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