The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a ground stop for flights destined to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) due to thunderstorms across the New York metropolitan area. The ground stop was active from 8:18 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
After the ground stop was lifted, flight departures from JFK experienced an average delay of 15 minutes as of 3:30 p.m. on the same day. These ongoing delays were attributed by the FAA to weather-related traffic management efforts responding to the severe weather.
Thunderstorms Cause Flooding and Air Traffic Impacts
Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding to the New York metropolitan area, disrupting
travel across the region on September 13. The intense weather prompted the FAA to manage airport traffic carefully for safety, resulting in the temporary halt of flights arriving at JFK and continued delays afterwards.
