Is There a Ground Stop at Denver (DEN) Right Now?
Denver International Airport
DEN ground stop status
No. The FAA feed shows no ground stop at DEN right now.
All DEN delays today ยท FAA ground stop map
Source: FAA National Airspace System status.
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What a ground stop at DEN means
A ground stop is an FAA order that holds flights to DEN at their departure airport. Aircraft that are already in the air continue and land. A ground stop usually lasts from 30 minutes to a few hours, and the FAA can extend it.
A ground delay program is different: flights to DEN get a later departure time, so they still operate, but late.
If your flight to or from DEN is held, stay near the gate and keep the airline app open. Before you leave home, check DEN security wait times.
Questions about ground stops at DEN
Is there a ground stop at DEN right now?
The status box at the top of this page reads the FAA National Airspace System status for Denver International Airport (DEN). It shows if a ground stop or a ground delay program is active now, and the reason when the FAA gives one.
How long does a ground stop at DEN last?
A ground stop usually lasts from 30 minutes to a few hours. The FAA sets an end time and can extend or cancel it. After the stop ends, flights to DEN depart again, but delays can continue for some hours.
Why does the FAA issue a ground stop at DEN?
The usual causes are thunderstorms, low visibility, snow or ice, too much traffic, a runway closure, an equipment problem or a staffing shortage at air traffic control. When the FAA gives a reason for DEN, this page shows it.
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program at DEN?
A ground stop holds flights to DEN at their departure airport until the stop ends. A ground delay program gives each flight to DEN a later departure time, so flights still operate, but late.
Will my flight from DEN be cancelled?
A ground stop at DEN applies to flights that go to DEN. Departures from DEN can also be late, because the arriving aircraft is held at another airport. Only your airline can confirm a cancellation, so check its app.