Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) experienced a ground stop starting around 2 p.m. local time on August 6, 2026, due to a regional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) equipment failure. This disruption affected operations at MSP and had implications for flights connected to Duluth International Airport (DLH), both located in Minnesota, USA.
Flight Operations Impact and Resolution
The ground stop primarily halted departures at MSP, although limited arrivals were permitted to continue. The outage impacted some Delta Airlines flights arriving at Duluth International Airport, according to airport officials. Flight operations at MSP resumed to normal status by approximately 4:15 p.m. local time, with the FAA and
Metropolitan Airports Commission confirming the resolution shortly after 4:20 p.m.
Traveler Effects and Official Statements
The interruption caused delays and some cancellations for travelers at MSP. The Metropolitan Airports Commission provided updates throughout the event and noted that airlines were beginning to restore flight schedules. A statement from the commission advised, “Expect some flight impacts to resume through evening as airlines recover.” Passengers at MSP faced significant wait times as operations normalized.
