The FAA issued a ground stop for inbound flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor from 11 a.m. to noon on October 30, causing widespread delays. Departure flights experienced an average delay of 60 minutes, with several cancellations reported.
On October 30, 2026, US airports experienced over 571 flight delays and 53 cancellations. The disruptions were widespread, impacting travelers nationwide.
The FAA issued a ground stop and departure delay at Phoenix Sky Harbor on October 30, 2026, due to thunderstorms. Hundreds of flights were delayed and several canceled as of late morning.