Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) implemented a ground stop around 2 p.m. local time on August 6, 2026, due to a regional FAA equipment outage affecting air traffic control operations. Limited arrivals continued at MSP as the ground stop restricted departures. By 4:15 p.m., the Metropolitan Airports Commission announced that airlines were beginning to resume some flights, but cautioned that flight impacts would persist through the evening.
Regional Airports Experience Delays
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) also reported flight delays linked to the same regional FAA equipment outage. Sarah Hoodjer, a spokesperson for Des Moines International Airport, confirmed that the disruptions affected multiple airports
in the Midwest and emphasized the issue was beyond the airport’s control. Passengers at both MSP and DSM were advised to seek up-to-date flight information directly from their airlines amid ongoing delays and limited arrivals at MSP.
Ongoing Recovery Efforts
The FAA equipment outage caused widespread interruption to air traffic services across the region on August 6, 2026. Airlines affected by the ground stop at MSP and delays at Des Moines were actively working to recover operations during the evening hours. The Metropolitan Airports Commission urged travelers to remain in contact with their carriers for the latest updates as normal flight activity gradually
resumed.
