The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Denver International Airport on Friday, August 14, 2026, starting at 3:25 p.m. It was scheduled to remain in effect until 6:30 p.m. the same day. Concurrently, a ground delay was implemented from 3 p.m. until midnight, resulting in an average delay of 104 minutes for affected flights.
Thunderstorms Over the Front Range Trigger FAA Action
The ground stop and delay were prompted by severe thunderstorms passing over the Front Range region. Weather forecasts indicated that these thunderstorms would persist around Denver International Airport through 10 p.m. on August 14 and continue into the overnight hours, complicating air traffic management
and airport operations.
Flight Cancellations and Continuing Delays
As a direct consequence of the ground stop, more than 100 flights were cancelled at Denver International Airport. The extended delays associated with the ground delay have averaged 104 minutes, and air traffic is expected to remain disrupted as airport operations recover following the lifting of the ground stop. Passengers experienced significant interruptions on August 14, 2026, due to these weather-related measures.
