The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for inbound flights to Nashville International Airport on the evening of July 21, 2026. The halt began at 8 p.m. CDT and was extended until 11 p.m. CDT by the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center. This restriction applies only to flights headed to Nashville that had not yet departed their origin airports, while departures from Nashville remain unaffected.
Severe Thunderstorms Trigger FAA Ground Stop
The ground stop was prompted by severe thunderstorms passing through Middle Tennessee, where a Code Red Weather Alert remains active across 27 counties. The FAA cited multiple air traffic control centers affected
by the measure, including Atlanta, Houston, Fort Worth, Kansas City, Memphis, and Indianapolis, which collectively manage flights inbound to Nashville International Airport.
Delays and Traveler Impact
Flights impacted by the FAA ground stop are experiencing average delays of 26 minutes, with some flights delayed up to 45 minutes. The FAA has indicated a medium probability that the ground stop could be further extended depending on evolving weather conditions. Passengers on inbound routes to Nashville are affected, but flights departing from Nashville International Airport continue on schedule.
