U.S. airports experienced 1,104 flight delays and 66 cancellations on November 11, 2026, as of 1:57pm Eastern Time, according to data from FlightAware. These disruptions affected flights within, arriving to, and departing from the United States.
Delays Concentrated at Major Hubs and Airlines
San Francisco International Airport recorded the highest number of delays, totaling 115, which represented roughly 9% of its arrivals and departures affected. Chicago O’Hare followed with 92 delays, Los Angeles Airport had 81, Atlanta Airport 61, Seattle-Tacoma Airport 54, and Phoenix Airport 51 delays were reported. Among carriers, American Airlines had the most delayed flights with 205, followed by Southwest Airlines with 149 delays,
United Airlines with 117, and SkyWest Airlines with 112.
Veterans Day Travel and Earlier Fog Impact
November 11 was Veterans Day, a holiday that increases U.S. air travel volumes compared to typical midweek days. Earlier in the week, the San Francisco Bay Area experienced dense fog and low clouds that led to FAA ground stops on November 9, resulting in 187 delays and three cancellations. These earlier disruptions likely contributed to the backlog of delays extending into November 11. Delays at a primary hub like San Francisco commonly propagate to connecting flights at other major airports including Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Atlanta.
Traveler Rights and Real-Time Flight Information
Travelers faced extended waiting
periods and potential changes to flight plans across the U.S. on November 11. Federal regulations mandate airlines to provide refunds for canceled flights if passengers opt not to travel, regardless of weather conditions. Passengers are advised to consult live flight status data, such as that offered by FlightAware and airline applications, for ongoing updates.
No Confirmed Cause for November 11 Delays
The sources reviewed did not confirm specific causes for the November 11 delays and cancellations beyond the known earlier FAA ground stops near San Francisco and increased holiday travel. No detailed explanations from airlines or the FAA were available as of the data timestamp. The delay
figures represent a snapshot from mid-afternoon and do not constitute full-day totals, which may increase as the day progresses.
