Airport delays today
Which U.S. airports have FAA ground stops, ground delay programs, arrival or departure delays or closures right now, and which have weather that may slow flights later.
U.S. airport delays right now
5 U.S. airports have active FAA programs right now (updated 2:32 PM EDT).
| Airport | What the FAA reports |
|---|---|
| PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | Ground Stop Programs due to thunderstorms. Arrival and departure delays due to weather: delays of 1 hour and 16 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, increasing. |
| AUS Austin Bergstrom International Airport | Ground Stop Programs due to runway construction. |
| DAL Dallas Love Field | Arrival and departure delays due to weather: delays of 16 minutes to 30 minutes, increasing. |
| LAS Harry Reid International Airport | Arrival and departure delays due to weather: delays of 15 minutes to 29 minutes, decreasing. |
| SAN San Diego International Airport | Ground delay program due to high traffic volume: flights held on the ground average 32 minutes (max 56 minutes). |
Airports with low clouds or poor visibility
Instrument conditions (IFR) can reduce arrival rates and lead to delays later in the day:
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What FAA delay programs mean
Ground stop
Flights headed to the airport are held at their departure airports, usually for weather or a runway or equipment problem.
Ground delay program
Flights headed to the airport get later departure times so arrivals match a reduced landing rate, often because of low clouds, storms or wind.
Arrival and departure delays
Flights are running late at the airport itself; the FAA gives a minimum and maximum delay and whether it is increasing or decreasing.
Airport closure
The airport or part of it is closed. Many closure notices only affect private or oversize aircraft; this page lists only those that can affect passengers.
Airport delays FAQ
How do I check airport delays today?
This page lists every U.S. airport with an active FAA ground stop, ground delay program, delay or passenger-relevant closure, refreshed every 15 minutes. For a specific flight, check your airline's app: a single late or cancelled flight is not an FAA program.
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?
A ground stop holds flights headed to an airport at their origin until it is lifted. A ground delay program gives later departure times to flights headed to the airport so arrivals match a reduced landing rate.
Do flight delays make TSA lines longer?
Not directly, but disruptions bunch passengers together: rebooked travelers and delayed departures can make security busier than usual. Check the airport's TSA wait estimate before you go.