The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a ground stop for flights bound for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Monday, October 12, 2026. The halt affected departures from multiple airports in the Southwest and Midwest, including Los Angeles, Denver, St. Louis, and Houston, beginning at 10:51 a.m. local time and lasting until 11:45 a.m.
Flight Delays and Cancellations at Phoenix Sky Harbor
As of 11 a.m., the official Phoenix Sky Harbor website reported 142 delayed flights and 5 cancellations for the day. These disruptions impacted arriving and departing flights connected to the airport.
Thunderstorm-Driven Ground Stop Affects Multiple Regions
The FAA issued the ground stop due to severe thunderstorms occurring in the Phoenix area.
The weather system led to a temporary suspension of inbound flights to Sky Harbor International Airport originating from a wide geographic area covering parts of the Southwest and Midwest United States.
Travelers experienced delays and cancellations at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport as a direct result of the thunderstorm-triggered ground stop, which disrupted normal airport operations through mid-morning on October 12.
