Thunderstorms in the Las Vegas area caused the Federal Aviation Administration to impose a ground delay at Harry Reid International Airport, with an average delay of 39 minutes. The FAA later escalated the restriction to a ground stop, halting all flights at the airport on August 13, 2026.
Southwest Airlines flights were delayed due to the ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport. Travelers were urged to check flight status on the airport’s official website during the disruption, according to KSNV.
