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