Real-Time FAA Delay Alerts
Get instant notifications about ground stops, ground delay programs (GDPs), and flight disruptions. Premium users get updates every 60 seconds during critical situations—30-120x faster than the free tier.
WHAT WE MONITOR
Ground Stops
Critical airport closures where no flights can depart or arrive. Premium users get updates every 60 seconds vs 30 minutes for free users.
Premium sees at 2:31 PM | Free at 3:00 PM
29-minute advantage
Ground Delay Programs (GDPs)
Scheduled delays imposed by FAA due to staffing, weather, or volume. Get average delay times, reasons, and end time estimates.
Premium: 1-3 min updates | Free: 45-min cache
15-45x faster updates
Arrival & Departure Delays
Delay ranges (min-max) with trend indicators (increasing/decreasing/stable). Know if conditions are improving or getting worse.
Premium: 5-min updates | Free: 45-min cache
Delay Reasons
Understand why delays are happening: ATC staffing shortages, weather, runway construction, volume management, etc.
LIVE EXAMPLE
Average Delay: 134 minutes
Reason: ATC Staffing Issues
Trend: Increasing
Severity: High
Average Delay: 39 minutes
Reason: Runway Construction
End Time: Expected 11:59 PM
Trend: Increasing
Reason: ATC Staffing (TM Initiatives)
FREE VS PREMIUM UPDATE FREQUENCY
| Condition | Free Tier | Premium | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRITICALGround Stops | 30 min cache | 1 min cache | 30x faster |
| HIGHSevere Delays (>60min) | 45 min cache | 1 min cache | 45x faster |
| MEDIUMModerate (30-60min) | 45 min cache | 3 min cache | 15x faster |
| Minor Delays (15-30min) | 45 min cache | 5 min cache | 9x faster |
| Normal Operations | 60 min cache | 10 min cache | 6x faster |
Key Insight: During critical situations (ground stops, severe delays), premium users get information 30-45x faster. This can mean the difference between catching your flight or waiting hours for the next one.
REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS
Scenario 1: Ground Stop at JFK
- 2:00 PM - Ground stop announced
- 2:25 PM - User checks, sees data from 1:45 PM
- 2:30 PM - Ground stop lifted
- 3:00 PM - User finally sees update
- ❌ Missed 30-minute window to act
- 2:00 PM - Ground stop announced
- 2:01 PM - User sees ground stop alert
- 2:30 PM - Ground stop lifted
- 2:31 PM - User sees update, books flight
- ✅ Caught flight in the window
Scenario 2: GDP at Newark (EWR) - 134 min delays
- 3:00 PM - GDP delays reduced 134→90 min
- 3:30 PM - User checks, still sees 134 min
- 3:45 PM - User finally sees update
- ❌ Missed 45-minute improvement window
- 3:00 PM - GDP delays reduced 134→90 min
- 3:03 PM - Premium user sees update
- 3:10 PM - Leaves for airport immediately
- ✅ Arrived during temporary improvement
WHY REAL-TIME UPDATES MATTER
Time-Sensitive Decisions
Airport conditions change rapidly. A 30-minute delay in information can mean missing rebooking opportunities or waiting hours unnecessarily.
Cost Savings
Knowing about delays early lets you rebook before flights sell out, avoid expensive last-minute changes, or choose cheaper alternative routes.
Reduced Stress
Stop refreshing airline apps and websites. Get push notifications the moment conditions change, giving you confidence and control.
GET REAL-TIME DELAY ALERTS
Upgrade to Premium for 1-minute updates during critical situations
Only $4.99/month or $49.99/year (save 17%)
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