The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforced a ground stop today, September 5, 2026, at six major airports in the U.S. Northeast, including LaGuardia Airport. The directive was issued due to severe thunderstorms impacting the region.
American Airlines reported thousands of flight cancellations and delays as a result of the FAA ground stop. Travelers at LaGuardia and the other affected airports are experiencing widespread disruptions with flights unable to depart or arrive amid the storm conditions.
