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Phoenix Flights Grounded by Cloudy Weather
8 Jan
Summary
- FAA grounded flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor due to cloudy weather.
- Delays averaged 66 minutes; order effective until 8:59 p.m.
- 136 flights delayed, four canceled as of Wednesday afternoon.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground delay for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Wednesday, January 7, due to approaching cloudy weather. A storm system moving into Arizona from the southwest prompted hazardous conditions affecting air travel.
The FAA's order mandated delays for flights destined for Phoenix, averaging approximately 66 minutes. This measure was slated to remain in effect through 8:59 p.m. on Wednesday. Flight tracking data indicated significant disruptions by mid-afternoon.
By 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, FlightAware reported that 136 flights had been delayed, and four flights were canceled at Sky Harbor. A ground delay is an FAA-mandated hold on departures when an airport faces adverse weather conditions, with the agency itself not canceling flights.
