Persistent heavy rainstorms on November 6, 2026, prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose ground stops at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in the New York metropolitan area. Thunderstorm activity forced arrivals to be held through at least 8:00 a.m. EST at both airports, disrupting traffic flow during the morning hours.
Flight Delays at New York Area Airports
The FAA’s National Airspace System Status tracker reported throttled air traffic at JFK and LaGuardia as of 7:00 a.m. EST. LaGuardia has recorded average delays of approximately 30 minutes for departures and arrivals due to ongoing weather-related reroutes and traffic management procedures. Teterboro
Airport (TEB), which serves general aviation in the tri-state area, is experiencing departure delays averaging 15 minutes with delays continuing to increase. By 7:30 a.m. EST, FlightAware noted no major delays or cancellations at other regional hubs.
Potential Expansion of Delays Across the Northeast
The FAA indicated that after 12:00 p.m. EST, delay programs or additional ground stops may be implemented at other major Northeast airports, including Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Reagan National Airport (DCA), and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). As of the early morning reports, there have been no significant disruptions
at these locations.
Traveler Advisory Amid Continuing Weather
With severe weather impacting several major airports in the Northeast corridor, travelers on November 6, 2026, should confirm current flight information directly with their respective carriers before proceeding to airports. The heavy rain has also caused localized ponding and low visibility on roadways, compounding travel challenges in the tri-state area where temperatures remain mild in the upper 60s Fahrenheit.
