Is There a Ground Stop at Detroit (DTW) Right Now?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
DTW ground stop status
No. The FAA feed shows no ground stop at DTW right now.
All DTW delays today ยท FAA ground stop map
Source: FAA National Airspace System status.
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What a ground stop at DTW means
A ground stop is an FAA order that holds flights to DTW 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 DTW get a later departure time, so they still operate, but late.
If your flight to or from DTW is held, stay near the gate and keep the airline app open. Before you leave home, check DTW security wait times.
Questions about ground stops at DTW
Is there a ground stop at DTW right now?
The status box at the top of this page reads the FAA National Airspace System status for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). 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 DTW 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 DTW depart again, but delays can continue for some hours.
Why does the FAA issue a ground stop at DTW?
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 DTW, this page shows it.
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program at DTW?
A ground stop holds flights to DTW at their departure airport until the stop ends. A ground delay program gives each flight to DTW a later departure time, so flights still operate, but late.
Will my flight from DTW be cancelled?
A ground stop at DTW applies to flights that go to DTW. Departures from DTW can also be late, because the arriving aircraft is held at another airport. Only your airline can confirm a cancellation, so check its app.