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FAA Ground Stop at JFK Airport Causes Flight Delays on September 13, 2026
The FAA issued a ground stop at JFK Airport from 8:18 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Sunday due to thunderstorms. Departures faced average delays of 15 minutes as of 3:30 p.m. amid flooding and travel disruption in the New York metro area.
FAA Ground Stop at JFK Airport Causes Flight Delays on September 13, 2026
The FAA issued a ground stop for flights to JFK Airport from 8:18 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on September 13, 2026, due to thunderstorms. Departures faced average delays of 15 minutes as of mid-afternoon.
FAA Issues Ground Stop at JFK Airport Amid Thunderstorms on Sept 13, 2026
The FAA issued a ground stop for JFK flights from 8:18 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on September 13, 2026, due to thunderstorms in the New York region. Following the lift, JFK departures faced average delays of 15 minutes due to weather-related traffic management.
Flash Floods Trigger Ground Stop and Flight Delays at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport
Flash floods on September 11, 2026, caused a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, resulting in arrival delays averaging 107 minutes. Floodwaters closed key highway ramps, including the I-285 westbound ramp to I-85 southbound near the airport.
Flight Delays Near Two Hours at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson After Flood Ground Stop
Flash floods near Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport on September 12 shut a major highway ramp, triggering an FAA ground stop that delayed flights by up to 271 minutes. The flood also closed roads in several metro counties under active flash flood warnings until 10:30 p.m.
Flight Delays Near Two Hours Persist at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson After Flooding
Flash floods on September 11 closed key ramps near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, triggering an FAA ground stop and flight delays averaging over an hour. Persistent heavy rain and extreme heat fueled repeated thunderstorms causing widespread disruption.
Flight Delays Near Two Hours Persist at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson After Ground Stop Lifted
Flight delays averaged 107 minutes at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport on September 11, 2026, after the FAA lifted a ground stop caused by severe weather. Flood-related road closures near the airport disrupted ground access and contributed to ongoing flight delays.
Flight Delays Up to 271 Minutes at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson After Flooding
Severe flash flooding on September 11, 2026 forced a FAA ground stop and ground delay program at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport causing delays up to 271 minutes. Flooded roadways further restricted access causing additional travel disruptions.
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