The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for all flights destined for John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on Sunday, September 13, 2026, due to thunderstorms in the New York region. This restriction was in effect from 8:18 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
After the FAA lifted the ground stop at 12:15 p.m., departing flights from JFK continued to experience average delays of 15 minutes as of 3:30 p.m. The ongoing delays were linked to weather-related air traffic management procedures implemented following the storm activity.
Weather impacts in New York Metropolitan Area
Heavy rain and thunderstorms in the New York metropolitan area caused flooding and disrupted
travel during the Sunday morning hours. These weather conditions contributed to the FAA’s decision to halt inbound flights at JFK and affected surface transportation.
Passengers traveling to or from JFK should anticipate flight delays caused by these weather-related disruptions and associated traffic management measures, which extended into the afternoon following the ground stop.
