The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a ground stop for flights destined for Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 28, 2026. The ground stop was effective from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and applied to departures headed to the airport from multiple air traffic control centers across the United States. Thunderstorms moving through the area prompted the FAA to restrict departures to maintain safety.
FAA Ground Delay Program Causes Flight Delays
Prior to the ground stop, the FAA activated a ground delay program for inbound flights to Harry Reid International Airport at 1:52 p.m. PDT due to high winds.
The program was scheduled to remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. PDT on the same day. Arriving flights faced an average delay of approximately 72 minutes as a result of the program, impacting schedules across the airport.
Flight Disruptions Could Extend as FAA Monitors Conditions
The FAA indicated there was a medium probability that the ground stop for departures could be prolonged beyond the initially scheduled window. Both departures and arrivals at Harry Reid International Airport experienced delays or temporary halts due to weather-related safety measures. These operational restrictions directly affected flights to and from the Las Vegas airport throughout the afternoon and evening of September 28, 2026.
