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