Thunderstorms Cause Ground Stops and Delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
What happened
On September 24, 2026, thunderstorms disrupted flight operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for some flights heading to Phoenix shortly before 7 a.m. local time. By 7:30 a.m., more than 50 flights into or out of the airport were experiencing delays.
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Why it matters
The FAA implemented severe weather avoidance measures around the Phoenix metropolitan area. Gate-hold and taxi delays for departing aircraft were reported to be between 31 and 45 minutes, with the delay trend increasing throughout the day.
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Who's involved
- Federal Aviation AdministrationU.S. government agency responsible for regulating civil aviation operations.
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportAirport facility experiencing operational disruptions due to severe weather.
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The entities involved
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Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. government agency regulating civil aviation
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
airport in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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San Diego
seat of San Diego County, California, United States; second-largest city in California
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Denver
consolidated city-county and capital of Colorado, United States
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- Severe weather caused ground stops and flight cancellations at LaGuardia Airport on August 27, 2026.
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