The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for flights bound for Nashville International Airport on July 22, 2026, due to thunderstorms in the area. The ground stop initially took effect at 8 p.m. CDT and was extended through 11 p.m. CDT, according to the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center.
Inbound flights affected by the ground stop include those associated with multiple air traffic control centers such as Atlanta, Houston, Fort Worth, Kansas City, Memphis, and Indianapolis. The restrictions apply solely to flights that had not departed their origin airports at the time the ground stop was
issued. The FAA reported an average delay of 26 minutes for arriving flights, with some delays reaching up to 45 minutes.
Ongoing Weather and Potential Extensions
Severe thunderstorms continue to move through Middle Tennessee, prompting a Code Red Weather Alert across the region. This condition contributed to the FAA’s decision to maintain and potentially extend the ground stop, with a medium probability of further extensions depending on weather developments.
Travelers arriving at Nashville International Airport face delays, while outbound flights from the airport remain unaffected by the ground stop. Flight schedules for departures from Nashville continue without restrictions despite the weather disruptions impacting arrivals.
