The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Denver International Airport on Friday, August 14, 2026, beginning at 3:25 p.m. local time. The ground stop was expected to remain in place until 6:30 p.m. Additionally, a ground delay began earlier at 3 p.m. and was expected to last until midnight.
Delays and Weather Conditions
Flights affected by the ground delay experienced an average delay of 104 minutes. The FAA imposed these restrictions due to severe thunderstorms impacting airport operations in the Denver, Colorado area.
Storm Forecast Around Denver
The 11 Alert Weather Team indicated that storm activity would persist around Denver International Airport through 10 p.m. and
into the overnight hours. These storms affected the Front Range region, prompting the FAA to maintain operational restrictions.
Passenger Impact
Passengers faced flight cancellations and significant delays at Denver International Airport due to the FAA ground stop and the ongoing thunderstorms on August 14, 2026.
