A ground stop was issued at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) around 2 p.m. on August 6, 2026, due to a regional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) equipment outage. This outage affected multiple airports across the Midwest, including Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Duluth airport (DLH).
Flight Delays and Cancellations Across Region
The FAA outage led to flight delays and cancellations at MSP, DSM, and DLH airports. Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport reported limited arrivals during the outage. Des Moines International Airport confirmed its operations were impacted by the same regional FAA equipment issue.
Official Statements and Advisories
Sarah Hoodjer, spokesperson for Des Moines International Airport, stated, “Des Moines International Airport is
experiencing flight delays due to a regional FAA equipment outage affecting air traffic operations. The issue is impacting airports across the region and is outside of the airport’s control.” The Metropolitan Airports Commission announced that airlines had begun resuming some operations at MSP and other affected airports starting at 4:15 p.m. on August 6.
The commission added, “Airlines are beginning to resume some operations at MSP and other airports after FAA equipment outage. Expect some flight impacts to resume through evening as airlines recover. Contact airlines for latest flight status.”
Airline Operations and Traveler Guidance
Following the outage, airlines started to restore limited service at
MSP and other regional airports around 4:15 p.m. Passengers traveling through Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on August 6 should anticipate delays and possible cancellations through the evening. Travelers were advised to monitor their individual airline communications for up-to-date flight status.
