The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a ground stop for flights inbound to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on September 13, 2026, due to thunderstorms impacting the New York region. The ground stop was active from 8:18 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.
Following the lift of the ground stop at 12:15 p.m., departing flights from JFK experienced delays attributed to weather-related traffic management. As of 3:30 p.m., average departure delays were recorded at 15 minutes.
Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of the New York metropolitan area that morning, causing widespread travel impacts beyond the airport. The weather
conditions prompted the FAA’s safety measures, disrupting normal operations through the midday period at JFK.
