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