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Is There a Ground Stop at San Jose (SJC) Right Now?

San Jose Mineta International Airport

SJC ground stop status

No. The FAA feed shows no ground stop at SJC right now.

All SJC delays today ยท FAA ground stop map

Source: FAA National Airspace System status.

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What a ground stop at SJC means

A ground stop is an FAA order that holds flights to SJC 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 SJC get a later departure time, so they still operate, but late.

If your flight to or from SJC is held, stay near the gate and keep the airline app open. Before you leave home, check SJC security wait times.

Questions about ground stops at SJC

Is there a ground stop at SJC right now?

The status box at the top of this page reads the FAA National Airspace System status for San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). 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 SJC 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 SJC depart again, but delays can continue for some hours.

Why does the FAA issue a ground stop at SJC?

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 SJC, this page shows it.

What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program at SJC?

A ground stop holds flights to SJC at their departure airport until the stop ends. A ground delay program gives each flight to SJC a later departure time, so flights still operate, but late.

Will my flight from SJC be cancelled?

A ground stop at SJC applies to flights that go to SJC. Departures from SJC can also be late, because the arriving aircraft is held at another airport. Only your airline can confirm a cancellation, so check its app.

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