The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed a ground stop for flights destined to Denver International Airport beginning at 4:32 p.m. MDT on August 29, 2026. The action was triggered by thunderstorms in the Denver area.
Departures from six air traffic control centers were affected by the ground stop: Los Angeles (ZLA), Salt Lake City (ZLC), Denver (ZDV), Kansas City (ZKC), Albuquerque (ZAB), and Minneapolis (ZMP). This broad scope covers multiple flight routes in and out of Colorado.
The hazardous weather includes a marginal risk of severe conditions such as strong winds and hail, mainly concentrated in the mountainous regions and
north of the Interstate 70 corridor. Storm activity is projected to pass through the Denver metropolitan area and Northeast Colorado during the evening hours.
The FAA scheduled the ground stop to remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. MDT on the same day but noted there is a 30% to 60% chance the restriction will be extended depending on weather developments.
Passengers traveling to Denver International Airport experienced flight delays because of the FAA’s ground stop, which is a safety measure designed to manage air traffic under severe weather conditions.
