The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed a ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport in Nevada on August 14, 2026, causing significant delays for Southwest Airlines flights. Departures are temporarily halted, directly affecting passengers traveling today.
Flight Delays at San Francisco International Airport
The FAA also activated a ground delay program at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) due to low cloud ceilings. Flights arriving at SFO are delayed by an average of 39 minutes, with some individual delays extending up to approximately one hour and 33 minutes. The reduced visibility limits the number of aircraft that can safely land, requiring air traffic controllers to space arrivals more
widely.
While the ground delay program primarily focuses on incoming flights, departures from SFO may also experience schedule adjustments as airlines adapt their operations in response to the disruption.
Impact on Travelers and Flight Operations
Passengers on Southwest Airlines at Harry Reid International Airport face delays on August 14 due to the FAA ground stop, which has temporarily paused departures. Meanwhile, travelers to and from San Francisco International Airport encounter arrival delays averaging 39 minutes, with some flights remaining on the ground awaiting clearance to proceed.
Both airports continue to experience variable delay times influenced by weather and air traffic conditions. Airlines at SFO are adjusting
schedules for departing flights to manage airspace capacity impacted by limited visibility from low cloud ceilings.
