The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport from 11 a.m. to noon on October 30, 2026. Departure delays for flights leaving the airport averaged 75 minutes earlier in the day, decreasing to 60 minutes by 1 p.m., according to FAA notices.
As of 2 p.m., the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport website showed 245 delayed flights and three cancellations. FlightAware, a flight-tracking service, reported 503 delays and four cancellations affecting flights arriving and departing Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Thunderstorms caused active weather over Phoenix on October 30, 2026, leading the FAA to impose operational restrictions.
These disruptions created delays and cancellations, impacting air traffic flow, passenger schedules, and airport operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
