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DFW Grounded: Thunderstorms Halt Flights
19 May
Summary
- Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport faced a FAA ground stop.
- Over 300 flights were canceled at DFW by late morning Tuesday.
- Dallas Love Field also experienced departure delays and cancellations.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) experienced a significant shutdown on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a ground stop that halted all departures and arrivals at DFW until at least noon. This measure led to the cancellation of more than 300 flights by 11:30 a.m., causing considerable disruption for travelers.
Average delays at DFW reached 45 minutes as the airport grappled with the backlog created by the FAA's restriction. The severe weather also impacted Dallas Love Field Airport, where the FAA ordered departure delays. At Love Field, 55 flights were canceled and nearly 90 were delayed, with an average delay of 30 minutes. The National Weather Service had predicted storms for Tuesday, including the possibility of large hail and damaging winds, aligning with the aviation disruptions across the Dallas area.
