FAA Delay Programs Affected 17 US Airports on July 13, 2026
On July 13, 2026, 17 US airports were affected by 26 FAA delay programs. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International experienced the longest ground stop lasting 18 hours and 40 minutes.
Ground Stops Disrupt Flights at Houston’s George Bush and Hobby Airports July 13
Severe storms forced ground stops at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports on July 13, 2026, causing flight delays up to 49 minutes. Dallas-Fort Worth International led the nation with 132 delayed or canceled flights.
Flight Cancellations and Delays Disrupt Major European Airports on July 13
On July 13, 2026, 71 flights were cancelled and 1,545 delayed across major European airports including Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle, and Amsterdam Schiphol. Multiple airlines such as British Airways, Air France, and KLM were affected by these disruptions spanning seven countries.
FAA Ends Ground Stop at Atlanta Airport Amid Thunderstorm Delays
The FAA issued and later lifted a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 13, 2026, due to thunderstorms. Eastern Georgia is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m., causing over 900 flight delays at the airport.
Storms Trigger Ground Stops at Houston’s Two Major Airports July 13, 2026
Thunderstorms on July 13, 2026, triggered ground stops at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports. These actions caused significant flight delays and operational disruptions today.
Houston Thunderstorms Cause Ground Stops at Two Major Airports on July 13
Thunderstorms in Houston on July 13, 2026, triggered ground stops at George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby Airports, causing delays up to 49 minutes. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport leads the nation in flight disruptions with 132 delayed or canceled flights.
American Airlines Stops All Flights at Atlanta Hub Due to FAA Ground Stop
American Airlines stopped all flights at its Atlanta hub on July 13 after the FAA imposed a ground stop due to severe thunderstorms. Most flights worldwide for the carrier were canceled.
Storms Ground Flights at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby Airports
Thunderstorms forced ground stops at Houston’s two main airports on July 13, causing flight delays and cancellations. George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports saw stops starting shortly after 11 a.m.
Qatar Airways Rolls Out Biometric Fast Pass at Hamad Airport
Qatar Airways launched a biometric Fast Pass system on July 10, 2026, at Hamad International Airport. The service uses facial recognition across about 700 airport touchpoints to simplify passenger processing.
Europe Sees 71 Cancellations and Over 1,500 Delays at Major Airports on July 13,...
On July 13, 2026, 71 flight cancellations and 1,545 delays impacted major European airports including Paris Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow. British Airways, Air France, KLM, and SAS were among the most affected airlines.














