The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, at 3:25 p.m. on August 14, 2026, in response to severe thunderstorms affecting the area. The ground stop was initially expected to remain in place until 6:30 p.m. local time.
Alongside the ground stop, a ground delay began at 3 p.m., producing an average delay of 104 minutes. This delay was forecasted to continue through midnight on the same day. More than 100 flights scheduled at Denver International Airport were canceled because of the weather disruptions.
Weather forecasts indicated that the thunderstorms would persist in
the Front Range region surrounding Denver International Airport through 10 p.m. and into the overnight hours, further impacting airport operations and air traffic flow.
Flight operations across Denver International Airport were disrupted considerably. The combination of the ground stop and prolonged ground delays created significant cancellations and wait times for travelers on August 14, 2026.
The FAA later lifted the ground stop after storms near the airport diminished, allowing operations to begin resuming normal activity.
