The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport flights from 11 a.m. to noon on October 30, 2026, along with a departure delay notice for outbound flights.
Flight Delays and Cancellations Reported
As of 2 p.m. on October 30, the Sky Harbor website reported 245 delayed flights and three cancellations. FlightAware data showed a total of 503 delays and four cancellations for flights arriving to and departing from Phoenix on the same day.
Weather Disruptions and Regional Impact
Thunderstorms and active weather moving into the Phoenix area on October 30 caused the ground stop and departure delays. The FAA ground stop affected arriving flights
from the Southwest region and the Pacific Coast zones.
Traveler Impact
Passengers faced average departure delays of up to 75 minutes earlier in the day on October 30, 2026. By 1 p.m., the average departure delay had decreased to 60 minutes but remained significant throughout the day.
