What is an FAA ground stop?

A ground stop is an FAA order that holds departures headed to an affected airport, or across the country, until the FAA lifts it. Flights already in the air usually keep going.

Is my flight cancelled?

Not necessarily. A ground stop delays departures. Check your airline app and the FAA status feed.

Under U.S. DOT rules, if your airline cancels your flight or changes it significantly (3+ hours domestic, 6+ hours international) and you decline the alternative, you are owed a cash refund.

Flight Delays Today (Nov 14): Live U.S. Airport Status

The FAA isn't reporting ground stops or delay programs at any U.S. airport right now. Single flights can still run late because of the inbound plane or crew, so check your airline app.

Every major U.S. airport

Airport	Status	Delay	Weather
ANCAnchorage	On time	—	24°F, mist, calm
ATLAtlanta	On time	—	46°F, clear, wind 6 kt
AUSAustin	On time	—	65°F, rain, wind 5 kt
AZAPhoenix-Mesa	On time	—	—
BNANashville	On time	—	46°F, clear, wind 4 kt
BOSBoston Logan	On time	—	43°F, overcast, wind 8 kt
BURBurbank	On time	—	69°F, partly cloudy, wind 7 kt
BWIBaltimore	On time	—	45°F, partly cloudy, wind 10 kt
CHSCharleston	On time	—	45°F, clear, calm
CLECleveland	On time	—	42°F, overcast, wind 8 kt
CLTCharlotte	On time	—	44°F, clear, wind 7 kt
CMHColumbus	On time	—	42°F, overcast, wind 6 kt
DALDallas Love Field	On time	—	58°F, rain, wind 9 kt
DCAReagan National	On time	—	48°F, mostly cloudy, wind 12 kt
DENDenver	On time	—	47°F, mostly cloudy, wind 4 kt
DFWDallas/Fort Worth	On time	—	60°F, overcast, wind 9 kt gusting 19
DTWDetroit	On time	—	41°F, overcast, wind 4 kt
EWRNewark	On time	—	45°F, mostly cloudy, wind 12 kt gusting 19
FLLFort Lauderdale	On time	—	66°F, partly cloudy, wind 7 kt
HNLHonolulu	On time	—	80°F, mostly cloudy, wind 7 kt
HOUHouston Hobby	On time	—	61°F, mostly cloudy, wind 13 kt
IADWashington Dulles	On time	—	47°F, mostly cloudy, wind 12 kt
IAHHouston Bush	On time	—	62°F, overcast, wind 13 kt
INDIndianapolis	On time	—	41°F, clear, wind 5 kt
JFKNew York JFK	On time	—	45°F, mostly cloudy, wind 13 kt
KOAKona	On time	—	82°F, partly cloudy, wind 8 kt
LASLas Vegas	On time	—	68°F, clear, wind 3 kt
LAXLos Angeles	On time	—	68°F, partly cloudy, wind 7 kt
LGALaGuardia	On time	—	46°F, mostly cloudy, wind 10 kt
LIHLihue	On time	—	78°F, mostly cloudy, wind 13 kt
MCIKansas City	On time	—	42°F, mostly cloudy, wind 4 kt
MCOOrlando	On time	—	55°F, mostly cloudy, wind 8 kt
MDWChicago Midway	On time	—	41°F, clear, wind 5 kt
MHTManchester NH	On time	—	40°F, overcast, calm
MIAMiami	On time	—	67°F, mostly cloudy, wind 3 kt
MSPMinneapolis	On time	—	37°F, clear, wind 5 kt
MSYNew Orleans	On time	—	49°F, clear, calm
OAKOakland	On time	—	62°F, mostly cloudy, wind 5 kt
OGGMaui (Kahului)	On time	—	83°F, partly cloudy, wind 17 kt gusting 28
ORDChicago O'Hare	On time	—	41°F, clear, wind 5 kt
PBIPalm Beach	On time	—	—
PDXPortland	On time	—	55°F, overcast, wind 10 kt
PHLPhiladelphia	On time	—	47°F, overcast, wind 9 kt
PHXPhoenix	On time	—	69°F, partly cloudy, wind 8 kt
PIESt. Pete-Clearwater	On time	—	59°F, clear, wind 8 kt
PITPittsburgh	On time	—	39°F, overcast, wind 12 kt gusting 19
PVDProvidence	On time	—	40°F, mostly cloudy, wind 4 kt
RDURaleigh-Durham	On time	—	48°F, clear, wind 5 kt
SANSan Diego	On time	—	69°F, partly cloudy, wind 6 kt
SATSan Antonio	On time	—	63°F, overcast, wind 7 kt
SEASeattle	On time	—	57°F, mostly cloudy, wind 8 kt
SFBOrlando Sanford	On time	—	57°F, clear, wind 10 kt
SFOSan Francisco	On time	—	63°F, mostly cloudy, wind 3 kt
SJCSan Jose	On time	—	67°F, partly cloudy, wind 4 kt
SLCSalt Lake City	On time	—	48°F, mostly cloudy, wind 3 kt
SMFSacramento	On time	—	64°F, mostly cloudy, wind 4 kt
SNAOrange County	On time	—	70°F, partly cloudy, wind 6 kt
STLSt. Louis	On time	—	40°F, clear, calm
TPATampa	On time	—	58°F, mostly cloudy, wind 7 kt

"On time" means the FAA has no ground stop or delay program there. Individual flights can still run late.

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Live FAA delays

FAA feed updated Sun Nov 15 00:10:39 2026 GMT.

No ground stops or delay programs right now.

Airport closures and notices (3)

LAXLos AngelesNoticeLAX 05/277 LAX AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC 24HR PPR CTC ATLANTIC AVIATION · Until May 28 at 16:00 UTC.

SANSan DiegoNoticeSAN 10/004 SAN AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC PPR 619-298-7704 2610011633-27 · Until Jan 01 at 08:00 UTC.

LASLas VegasNoticeLAS 10/160 LAS AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC 24HR PPR 702-261-7775 26102819 · Until Jan 27 at 23:00 UTC.

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Official sources

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Rebook with your airline

AmericanPhone: 800-433-7300 DeltaPhone: 800-221-1212 UnitedPhone: 800-864-8331 SouthwestPhone: 800-435-9792 JetBluePhone: 800-538-2583 AlaskaPhone: 800-252-7522

Tip: the app is usually faster than the phone line or the counter. Try all three at once.

Your rights

Do I get a refund?

Under U.S. DOT rules, if your airline cancels your flight or changes it significantly (3+ hours domestic, 6+ international) and you turn down the alternative, you're owed a cash refund to your original payment method. You don't have to accept a voucher.

Will they pay for my hotel or meals?

No federal law requires it. Many airlines commit to meals or hotels for delays they control. Weather and FAA air traffic holds usually don't count. Check the DOT dashboard for your airline.

Should I rebook now?

If your flight is cancelled, rebook in the app while you wait in line or on hold. Seats go fast. If it's only delayed, wait for an update before giving up your seat.

Why is there a ground stop?

Common reasons are weather (wind, thunderstorms, low visibility), equipment outages, staffing shortages and runway problems. The FAA status feed lists the reason for each active stop or delay program.

How long do ground stops last?

Most last 30 minutes to a few hours. The FAA often posts an expected end time and can extend or lift it early.

Do I get compensation for a delayed flight?

In the U.S., airlines don't owe cash compensation for delays, though many offer meals or hotels for delays they cause. In Canada, the Air Passenger Protection Regulations can require compensation for delays within the airline's control. In the EU and UK, EC 261 can apply.

What if I miss my connection?

If both flights are on one ticket, the airline must rebook you at no cost. Ask for the next available flight, including partner airlines.

Copy-paste scripts

Hi, my flight [FLIGHT #] on [DATE] was cancelled. I'd like to be rebooked on the next available flight to [CITY], including partner airlines. If none works, I'm requesting a full cash refund under DOT rules.

Hi, my flight [FLIGHT #] on [DATE] was cancelled and I'm not accepting the rebooking offered. Under the DOT refund rule I'm requesting a full refund to my original form of payment, not a voucher or credit. Booking code: [CODE].

Hi, my flight [FLIGHT #] was cancelled and I'm stuck overnight in [CITY]. Does your customer service plan cover a hotel or meal voucher for this disruption? Thanks for your help.

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