By 12:44pm Eastern Time on November 3, 2026, US airports experienced 1,442 flight delays and 141 cancellations, according to FlightAware data. JetBlue recorded the highest number of cancellations with 46 flights canceled, while American Airlines reported the largest number of delays at 375.
Airports with Most Delays and Cancellations
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport had the highest delay total among airports, registering 278 flight delays. Fort Lauderdale Airport led cancellations with 35 canceled flights, followed by Miami Airport which recorded 30 cancellations. Other airports including Chicago and New York saw disruptions as well, although with fewer delays and cancellations compared to the major hubs.
Disruption Trends Compared with Earlier Reports and Previous Day
An earlier report by
USA Today at 10:25am Eastern Time indicated 881 delays and 133 cancellations, showing the majority of cancellations had accumulated by mid-morning while delays continued increasing through midday. A FlightAware midday snapshot from the previous day, November 2, recorded 2,426 delays and 82 cancellations, with Miami also experiencing significant disruptions on that day.
FAA Weather Outlook Impact
The Federal Aviation Administration’s morning forecast highlighted potential thunderstorm-related delays in southern cities including Memphis, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Additionally, low visibility conditions were expected to affect Philadelphia airport operations, contributing to the flight disruptions encountered on November 3.
Passenger Impact and Ongoing Disruptions
Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami airports are
managing the highest volume of flight delays and cancellations. The reported figures represent midday snapshots and are expected to rise as the day progresses, subjecting additional flights to delays or cancellations. Travelers should anticipate schedule adjustments at these and other affected US airports throughout the day.
