The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop on September 5, 2026, at six major airports in the U.S. Northeast, including LaGuardia Airport. The pause in departures was prompted by severe thunderstorms impacting the region.
American Airlines experienced the most significant disruptions among carriers, with thousands of flights affected across the six Northeast airports during the peak Labor Day holiday travel period.
Passengers traveling from or through the six affected airports should expect delays and cancellations as a consequence of the FAA ground stop issued amid adverse weather conditions.
