The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for all flights destined for Harry Reid International Airport on Sunday, September 28, 2026. The ground stop was enforced from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, applying to departures headed to Las Vegas from multiple air traffic control centers nationwide due to severe thunderstorms in the area.
The FAA also implemented a ground delay program starting at 1:52 p.m. PDT for arriving flights at Harry Reid International Airport because of wind conditions, which is scheduled to remain active through 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Incoming flights encountered average delays of approximately 72
minutes. The FAA indicated there was a medium chance the ground stop could be extended beyond the stated timeframe.
