The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a ground stop for flights destined for Harry Reid International Airport on Sunday, lasting from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The action was taken in response to thunderstorms affecting the Las Vegas area.
In addition to the ground stop, the FAA launched a ground delay program targeting arriving flights at Harry Reid International Airport due to high winds. This program started at 1:52 p.m. and remained active through 11:59 p.m. PDT. According to FAA data, flights arriving during this period faced average delays of approximately 72 minutes.
Scope and Possible Extension of Ground Stop
The ground stop
applied to departures headed to Las Vegas from multiple air traffic control centers nationwide. The FAA indicated there was a medium likelihood that the ground stop could be extended beyond the initially scheduled two-hour window, though no extension details have been confirmed.
