The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for flights to Denver International Airport on August 29, 2026, at 4:32 p.m. The action was taken in response to thunderstorms affecting the Denver metro area that disrupted normal airport operations.
The ground stop impacts departures from six Air Route Traffic Control Centers: Los Angeles (ZLA), Salt Lake City (ZLC), Denver (ZDV), Kansas City (ZKC), Albuquerque (ZAB), and Minneapolis (ZMP). The hold was scheduled to last until 6 p.m. local time, with a 30% to 60% likelihood of extension depending on weather conditions.
Weather Threats in Colorado
Parts of Colorado faced a marginal risk of severe
weather on August 29, especially in mountainous regions and areas north of Interstate 70. The storms brought potential high winds and hail, with risks extending into the Denver metropolitan area and Northeast Colorado during the evening hours. These conditions led the FAA to implement the precautionary ground stop to ensure flight safety.
