The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for flights inbound to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on Sunday morning, September 13, 2026. The halt began at 8:18 a.m. and was lifted at 12:15 p.m., prompted by thunderstorms affecting the New York region.
Ongoing Delays After Ground Stop Lifted
Following the end of the ground stop, departing flights from JFK continued to face delays. As of 3:30 p.m., average departure waits were approximately 15 minutes. These delays resulted from weather-related traffic management initiatives implemented to mitigate the continued impact of thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Severe weather on Sunday morning produced flooding and disrupted travel
throughout parts of the New York metropolitan area, compounding operational challenges at JFK Airport.
