The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field on July 16, 2026, during the afternoon due to thunderstorms. The ground stop was the second consecutive day of weather-related disruptions at both airports, halting flights destined for North Texas. The ground stop at DFW was lifted by 4:23 p.m., while the stop at Love Field ended at 5:15 p.m.
Departure delays averaged 90 minutes at DFW International Airport and 75 minutes at Dallas Love Field during the ground stops. These delays affected flight departures until air traffic resumed normal operations after
the advisory was lifted.
Airport and Airline Context
DFW International Airport, located in Fort Worth, Texas, serves as the central hub for American Airlines. Dallas Love Field is the home base of Southwest Airlines, which operates 18 of the 20 gates at the airport. The region’s airports handle a vast amount of commercial and private air traffic daily, increasing the impact of ground stops on operations.
