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FAA Orders Ground Stop for Delta Departures at Detroit Metro

High winds with forecast snow threaten continued disruptions for Detroit flights today.

Overview

  • The FAA issued the stop at 5:40 a.m., with the order set to run through 7:45 a.m. local time.
  • The restriction applies only to Delta flights departing DTW, concentrated at the McNamara Terminal.
  • Affected departures include routes to Chicago, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Washington, Boston, New York, and airports in Canada.
  • The FAA assessed a medium chance that the ground stop could be extended.
  • The National Weather Service posted a High Wind Advisory with gusts up to 60 mph through 9 p.m., following a Sunday that saw about 15 departing cancellations, roughly 115 delays, and 18 arriving cancellations at DTW.