The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforced ground stops at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field Airport on the afternoon of July 15, 2026, due to an approaching storm in the North Texas region. The ground stop halted departures destined for North Texas until lifted by the FAA; it ended at DFW at 3:34 p.m. local time and at Love Field at 3:42 p.m. local time.
Flight Delays and Operational Impact
During the ground stop, DFW experienced departure delays averaging 45 minutes with delays continuing to increase. Combined delays at DFW and Love Field exceeded 400 flights according to FlightAware reports. Despite
the ground stop, cancellations were minimal, with only one flight canceled at DFW and none at Love Field based on data as of 3:02 p.m. Southwest Airlines operates 18 of the 20 gates at Love Field, while American Airlines uses DFW as its central hub.
