The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a ground stop for flights destined for Harry Reid International Airport on Sunday, September 28, 2026, from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. PDT due to thunderstorms in the region. Simultaneously, a ground delay program was activated starting at 1:52 p.m., scheduled to continue until 11:59 p.m., in response to wind conditions affecting arriving flights.
Flight Operation Impact and Delays
The FAA’s ground stop affected departures to Las Vegas from multiple air traffic control centers across the United States, halting inbound flights to Harry Reid International Airport during the specified window. There was a medium likelihood the ground stop would
be extended, according to FAA information. The concurrent ground delay program for arriving aircraft resulted in average arrival delays of approximately 72 minutes throughout the afternoon and evening, disrupting schedules for flights landing at the airport.
