The Federal Aviation Administration enacted a ground stop for all flights heading to Harry Reid International Airport on Sunday afternoon, effective from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. This restriction applied to departing flights bound for Las Vegas from several air traffic control centers nationwide. The FAA indicated there was a moderate possibility the ground stop might be extended beyond the scheduled end time.
In addition to the ground stop, the FAA implemented a ground delay program for incoming flights to Harry Reid International Airport due to high winds. This program began at 1:52 p.m. and is slated
to continue through 11:59 p.m. Arriving flights under this program were experiencing average delays lasting approximately 72 minutes.
Weather and Affected Routes
The cause for the FAA’s operational changes at Harry Reid International Airport are thunderstorms and strong winds impacting the Las Vegas area. These severe weather conditions affected flight operations connected to the airport, including departures from multiple air traffic control regions across the country and arrivals to Harry Reid International Airport.
Passenger Impact
Travelers with flights destined for Harry Reid International Airport encountered delays for departures between 2:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. PDT, while arrivals have been subject to delays averaging around 72 minutes.
Passengers should anticipate disruptions and potential adjustments to scheduled flights as the FAA manages traffic flow to maintain safety during the adverse weather event.
