The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop affecting all flights to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on September 29, 2026, between 2:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The action was prompted by severe thunderstorms impacting the region.
Arrival Delays Triggered by Wind
Beginning at 1:52 p.m. PDT, the FAA implemented a ground delay program for incoming flights to Harry Reid International Airport due to high winds. This program is scheduled to remain active through 11:59 p.m. PDT on the same day. Arriving flights experienced average delays of approximately 72 minutes as a result.
Scope of Disruptions and FAA’s Potential Extension
The ground stop interrupted departures
from multiple air traffic control centers across the United States, all destined for Las Vegas. According to the FAA, there is a medium possibility the ground stop may be extended beyond the currently scheduled timeframe.
