The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Denver International Airport starting at 3:25 p.m. on August 14, 2026, which is expected to remain in effect until 6:30 p.m. the same day. Concurrently, a ground delay began at 3 p.m. and is scheduled through midnight. The ground delay is causing an average flight delay of 104 minutes. More than 100 flights were cancelled amid the disruption.
Severe Thunderstorms Cause Disruptions
The ground stop and delay at Denver International Airport were prompted by severe thunderstorms affecting the area. Meteorologists from the 11 Alert Weather Team forecast thunderstorms lingering around the airport until at least
10 p.m. on August 14, 2026, with conditions extending overnight. These weather conditions have created ongoing challenges for airport operations.
Travelers Face Extensive Delays and Cancellations
Travelers at Denver International Airport on August 14 should anticipate cancellations and delays linked directly to the FAA’s ground stop and ground delay measures. Flight disruptions include over 100 cancellations and delays averaging nearly two hours. Passengers may experience extended wait times and altered travel plans due to the continued storm activity in the Denver, Colorado Front Range region.
