Thunderstorms Ground Flights at JFK and LaGuardia
Thunderstorm activity has halted arrivals at two New York airports while the FAA warns of possible delays at six more Northeast hubs.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Forecasts
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Ground Stops are in effect at JFK and LaGuardia airports on Friday morning as thunderstorm activity disrupts flights across the Northeast corridor. Air traffic control has throttled traffic at several major hubs.
Why it matters
The disruption affects travelers flying in and out of New York's major airports during the morning rush. Potential delays at other Northeast hubs could spread the impact across the region.
FAA status tracking shows JFK and LGA arrivals held through at least 8:00 a.m. EST, with LaGuardia delays averaging around 30 minutes, while no significant delays were showing at six other Northeast hubs as of 7:30 a.m. EST. Whether those hubs will see delay programs after 12:00 p.m. EST remains unknown.
The players
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The federal agency that regulates U.S. airspace and manages air traffic control, including issuing Ground Stops and delay programs during severe weather.
The details
Persistent heavy rain is falling across the Northeast corridor, and the storms have prompted air traffic control to throttle traffic at several major hubs. The FAA has warned that delay programs or ground stops could hit Boston, Newark, Philadelphia, Dulles, Reagan National and BWI after noon.
Timeline
7:00 a.m. EST: Air traffic control began throttling traffic at several major hubs.
Through at least 8:00 a.m. EST: Arrivals at JFK and LGA are held under active Ground Stops.
After 12:00 p.m. EST: Potential delay programs or ground stops could begin at six Northeast hubs.
Seasonal Patterns
Thunderstorm-driven ground stops at New York airports follow the FAA's standard traffic management procedures used during severe convective weather in the Northeast. The disruption is typical of late-season storms that routinely cause ground delays across the region's busy hub network.
Travelers flying through JFK, LaGuardia, or Teterboro should check their airline's flight status before heading to the airport. Expect possible delays at Boston, Newark, Philadelphia, Dulles, Reagan National and BWI after noon and allow extra time for connections.
The takeaway
Checking flight status before leaving for the airport can save time when severe weather triggers Ground Stops. Travelers with tight connections in the Northeast should build in extra buffer time through the afternoon.
Further reading
For more on what's ahead, see the Forecasts section for New York weather outlooks.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Travelmarketreport.
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