The Federal Aviation Administration imposed a ground stop at Denver International Airport on August 14, 2026, starting at 3:25 p.m. local time. The ground stop was expected to last until 6:30 p.m. the same day. Simultaneously, a ground delay began at 3 p.m. and was projected to continue until midnight local time.
Flight Cancellations and Delays
More than 100 flights were cancelled at Denver International Airport as a result of the FAA’s ground stop. The average delay duration for affected flights was 104 minutes, reflecting widespread disruption to the airport’s schedule on August 14, 2026.
Thunderstorms Cause Disruption Around Denver
Thunderstorms in the area surrounding Denver International Airport prompted
the FAA’s decision to issue the ground stop and ground delay. The weather system was forecasted to persist through 10 p.m. local time and continue into overnight hours, impacting the Front Range region of Colorado during this period.
