The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted ground stops at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field on July 16, 2026, following thunderstorms in the Dallas area. The ground stop at DFW was ended by 4:23 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT), while the advisory at Love Field was lifted by 5:15 p.m. CDT.
Delays at DFW and Love Field Linked to Thunderstorms
The FAA’s ground stop prevented flights destined for North Texas from departing until the weather threat eased. Departures at DFW faced average delays of 90 minutes, and Love Field departures were delayed by an average of 75 minutes during the ground stop period. DFW serves
as the primary hub for American Airlines, headquartered in Fort Worth, while Love Field operates as the main base for Southwest Airlines, which controls 18 of the airport’s 20 gates.
Flight Operations Resume Normal at Key North Texas Airports
With the FAA lifting the ground stop advisory, flights at both major North Texas airports returned to regular schedules. The area’s two airports manage high volumes of both commercial and private air traffic daily, making any ground stop especially disruptive. This incident marked the second day in a row that weather-related disruptions affected air traffic flow at DFW and Love Field.
