The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an advisory on November 10, 2026, warning of potential flight delays at 14 major U.S. airports. The notice cited low cloud ceilings and gusty winds as primary factors expected to disrupt operations, particularly affecting flights between Texas and New York.
Airports and Regions Impacted
The FAA identified six airports, primarily in Texas and the western United States, where low cloud cover could reduce visibility and slow air traffic operations. Additionally, eight airports across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C., faced risks from gusty winds. Airports serving Houston, San Francisco International, and Seattle-Tacoma International
were among those highlighted.
Flight Delay Data
FlightAware reported over 900 flight delays within, into, or out of the U.S. on November 10, 2026. While the total includes various operational causes, the FAA advisory stressed weather conditions as key contributors for some airports. The day before, San Francisco International Airport experienced 187 delayed flights and three cancellations due to dense fog, with arriving aircraft delayed by an average of 63 minutes. These figures illustrate how low visibility can affect airport operations.
Causes of Delays and Distinctions
The FAA explained that low cloud ceilings necessitate increased spacing between arrivals and departures, reducing airport capacity. Gusty winds, forecast up to
20 knots in the Northeast, can affect runway usage and also increase spacing requirements. Not all delays on November 10 arose from weather; for example, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reported departure delays of 31 to 45 minutes attributed solely to runway construction. Arriving flights there faced airborne delays of 15 minutes or less.
FAA Operational Guidance and Passenger Advice
The FAA noted its daily advisories identify potential operational issues but do not guarantee delays will occur at every airport mentioned. Conditions can change throughout the day, leading to possible ground stops or ground delay programs as needed. The FAA recommended passengers use its National Airspace System Status
service for airport-wide restrictions and seek airline sources for flight-specific information.
Passengers traveling between Texas and New York should expect possible disruptions and verify their flight status directly with airlines. The FAA and U.S. Department of Transportation clarify that weather-related delays generally do not entitle passengers to meals, hotel accommodations, or cash compensation. However, cancellations or significant schedule changes do warrant refund rights if passengers opt out of travel or refuse alternatives. Travelers can consult the Department of Transportation’s Airline Cancellation and Delay Dashboard for customer service commitments.
