The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for flights destined to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on September 29, 2026. The halt affected departures from multiple U.S. air traffic control centers and was active from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. The FAA indicated there was a medium likelihood that the ground stop might be extended beyond the scheduled period.
Ground Delay Program and Arrival Delays
In addition to the ground stop, a ground delay program addressing flights arriving at Harry Reid International Airport was implemented starting at 1:52 p.m. PDT and is expected to continue through 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
The delays stem from severe wind conditions impacting the airport’s operational capacity. According to FAA data, inbound flights are encountering average delays of approximately 72 minutes as a result of these restrictions.
