The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed a ground stop for flights arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport from surrounding areas of the Southwest and the Pacific Coast on October 30, 2026. The ground stop was in effect from 11 a.m. to noon as thunderstorms moved into the region on a day forecasted for active weather.
Flight Delays and Cancellations Reported
As of 11 a.m., Phoenix Sky Harbor’s official website indicated that 212 flights scheduled to depart or arrive were delayed, with two cancellations recorded. By 11:30 a.m., flight-tracking service FlightAware reported 291 delays and three cancellations affecting flights in and out of Phoenix.
Impact on Departures and Delay Duration
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FAA also issued a departure delay notice impacting flights leaving Phoenix Sky Harbor on October 30, 2026. At 11:30 a.m., the average delay for departing flights was 60 minutes and increasing, reflecting the disruption caused by the thunderstorms to scheduled operations.
