The Federal Aviation Administration initiated a ground delay program at San Francisco International Airport on August 13-14, 2026, due to low cloud ceilings impacting visibility. This action has led to delays in flights arriving at the airport.
Flights inbound to San Francisco International Airport are facing an average delay of 39 minutes. Some individual flights may be delayed by as much as 1 hour and 33 minutes as air traffic controllers restrict the number of aircraft allowed to arrive safely given the reduced visibility conditions.
As part of the delay program, certain flights may remain at their departure airports until
clearance is granted to proceed to San Francisco. Although the program primarily focuses on controlling incoming flights, departing flights might also face scheduling changes as airlines modify their operations in response to the situation.
Travel Advisories and Schedule Updates
Passengers traveling to or from San Francisco International Airport during this period should verify their flight status directly with their airline. Delay durations are subject to rapid changes contingent on weather and air traffic factors.
