The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a travel advisory on November 10, 2026, warning of potential flight delays at 14 major U.S. airports spanning from Texas and the West Coast to New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C. Forecasted low clouds and gusty winds are expected to affect operations along this corridor.
Airports Affected by Low Clouds and Gusty Winds
Six airports in Texas and the western United States face possible slowdowns due to low cloud ceilings reducing visibility. The FAA anticipates that these conditions will require greater spacing between aircraft during approaches and departures, decreasing operational capacity. Additionally, eight airports in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions are at
risk of disruptions from gusty winds forecasted to reach up to 20 knots, which can influence runway selection and aircraft spacing during takeoff and landing phases.
Flight Delays Reported Across the Country
FlightAware reported more than 900 flight delays within, into, or out of the United States on November 10. While the FAA’s advisory highlights possible weather-related impacts, some delays may result from airline scheduling or other operational issues. San Francisco International Airport experienced weather-related disruptions on November 9, including 187 delayed flights and three cancellations by 10:30 a.m., driven by dense fog that caused temporary ground stops. Meanwhile, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reported departure delays ranging
from 31 to 45 minutes due largely to runway construction, with arriving flights delayed 15 minutes or less. These Seattle delays were unrelated to weather conditions despite the FAA’s forecasted low-cloud concerns.
Traveler Guidance and Passenger Rights
The FAA advises passengers traveling through affected airports on November 10 to monitor flight status directly with airlines and consult the FAA National Airspace System Status for airport-wide restrictions. Travelers on connecting itineraries involving multiple airports should check each flight segment. Under U.S. Department of Transportation regulations, passengers are entitled to refunds if flights are canceled or experience significant delays and they choose not to travel or reject
available alternatives. However, compensation like meals or hotel accommodations generally applies only when disruptions are within airline control, not weather-related delays.
