The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Denver International Airport at 3:25 p.m. on August 14, 2026, due to thunderstorms. The ground stop was expected to last until 6:30 p.m. that day. A ground delay was also implemented starting at 3 p.m., with an average delay of 104 minutes expected to continue until midnight.
More than 100 flights were canceled because of the weather disruptions. The average delay during the ground delay period was 104 minutes, impacting numerous departing flights.
Weather Causes and Forecast
Severe thunderstorms hitting the Front Range region near Denver caused the FAA to impose the ground stop and
delay orders at Denver International Airport. The 11 Alert Weather Team reported that thunderstorms were expected to linger around the airport through 10 p.m. on August 14 and into the overnight hours.
Traveler Impact and Airport Operations
The ground stop was later lifted, allowing flights to resume gradually. Travelers continuing to fly out of Denver International Airport on August 14 should expect ongoing delays and cancellations due to the severe weather and the earlier FAA restrictions.
