The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a ground stop for all flights destined for Harry Reid International Airport on Sunday, September 28, 2026. The ground stop was active between 2:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). This measure applied nationwide to departures heading to Las Vegas from multiple air traffic control centers across the United States.
Ground Delay Program and Delays for Arriving Flights
Alongside the ground stop, the FAA issued a ground delay program affecting arrivals at Harry Reid International Airport starting at 1:52 p.m. PDT on September 28. The delay program was scheduled to continue through 11:59 p.m. local time. Wind conditions prompted the
delay program, leading to average arrival delays of approximately 72 minutes for inbound flights during this period.
Potential Extension and Traveler Impact
The FAA indicated a medium likelihood that the ground stop could be extended beyond the initially designated time. During the ground stop window, flights inbound to Harry Reid International were temporarily halted. The ground delay program caused significant wait times for arriving flights, with delays averaging over an hour. These FAA traffic management measures were taken to address adverse weather conditions, including thunderstorms and wind, affecting air traffic flow around the Las Vegas airport.
