The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, October 30, 2026, affecting inbound flights from the Southwest and Pacific Coast regions. Departure delays at the airport averaged 75 minutes earlier in the day before decreasing to 60 minutes as of 1 p.m.
Flight Delays and Cancellations Recorded
The Phoenix Sky Harbor official website reported 245 flight delays and three cancellations as of 2 p.m. Flight tracking service FlightAware registered 503 delays and four cancellations for flights arriving at or departing from the airport on the same day.
Weather Disruptions and Traveler Impact
Thunderstorms moving into the
Phoenix area on an active weather day prompted the FAA measures. Travelers experienced departure delays up to 75 minutes earlier in the day, decreasing to 60 minutes by 1 p.m. Four flights were canceled amid the ongoing weather-related disruptions at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
