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2w ago

Nor’easter Triggers FAA Ground Stops and Major Delays at Northeast Hubs as Separate Storm Disrupts SFO

The agency warned of a strong chance of prolonged disruptions as weather cut visibility with low cloud ceilings.

US airports: Extreme weather leads to major flight delays at US airports, particularly LaGuardia, where average delays exceed two hours, with some up to four. The FAA indicates a 60% likelihood of continued delays.
FILE: A roadway near San Francisco International Airport during heavy fog. 
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Overview

  • FAA delay programs hit New York’s big three airports, with average departure waits reported at roughly 80–106 minutes due to low ceilings.
  • Boston Logan experienced a ground stop into late morning, with reported average delays near three hours and 42 minutes and some far longer.
  • The FAA indicated a 60% probability that delays could continue or be extended beyond initial programs.
  • Weather-related disruptions spread to other U.S. and Canadian airports, including Cleveland, Toronto, Montreal, Washington, Ottawa and Quebec City.
  • A separate Bay Area storm led to an SFO ground stop and ground delay program, with 211 flights delayed by early afternoon and restrictions posted through 11 p.m.