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Thunderstorms Cause Ground Stops and Delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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  1. FAA announced a ground stop for flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on October 13, 2026.
  2. Ground stops were issued by the FAA on September 24, 2026, due to thunderstorms, affecting flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, San Diego, and Denver.

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1 report, 1 independent, last reported Sep 24. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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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.

From rustourismnews.com

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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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  1. FAA announced a ground stop for flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on October 13, 2026.Sub-event
  2. FAA issued ground stops due to thunderstorms, affecting Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, San Diego, and Denver.1 source

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