FAA Issues Ground Stop and Ground Delay Program at Harry Reid International Airport Due to Thunderstorms and Wind
Why It MattersWeather-driven ground stops and delay programs at major hub airports can ripple across national air traffic control centers, disrupting connecting schedules for both commercial and business aviation traffic.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for flights departing to Las Vegas's Harry Reid International Airport, effective from 2:45 p.m., affecting departures from multiple air traffic control centers across the country. The FAA said there was a medium chance the stop could be extended.
Separately, the agency issued a ground delay program for arriving flights at Harry Reid International due to wind, beginning at 1:52 p.m. and scheduled to remain in place through 11:59 p.m. Arriving flights were facing average delays of approximately 72 minutes.
