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900+ Flights Grounded at Heathrow and Gatwick Due to Thunderstorms on June 30, 2026

900+ Flights Grounded at Heathrow and Gatwick Due to Thunderstorms on June 30, 2026
Image: Total Policing Public Notice Schedule 7 Terrorism Act sign, immigration hall, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Hounslow, London, UK (I was told off for photographing this) by gruntzooki via flickr, by-sa

Severe thunderstorms impacted London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on June 30, 2026, leading to substantial disruptions with over 900 flights delayed or cancelled. The intense summer storms triggered widespread flight groundings, affecting travel during a busy summer period.

Both of London’s main airports were affected equally, with thousands of passengers facing significant delays or being stranded as airlines and airport authorities managed the sudden operational challenges. These weather-related disruptions caused widespread travel difficulties at the two key hubs.