Overview
- The ground stop began at 5:40 a.m. Eastern and is scheduled to run until 7:45 a.m., according to the FAA.
- The restriction applies to Delta flights departing for Detroit Metropolitan Airport from multiple U.S. and Canadian cities.
- Officials initially set the pause through 7:00 a.m. before extending it, and the FAA advisory cites the reason as "other."
- Local reports describe a high wind warning with gusts forecast at 45 to 60 mph and snow squalls affecting travel conditions.
- Delta has not issued a public comment, and the FAA advisory indicated a medium chance of further extension.