Flight Delays Today shows live FAA airport delays, explains what they mean for your flight and helps you fix your trip. It's built by Ryan Grant and isn't affiliated with the FAA or any airline.
Where the data comes from
Airport status comes from the FAA's public NAS Status feed, checked about once a minute. We record each day's delays in our archive. We don't track individual flights yet, so always confirm yours with your airline.
Delay news stories are written automatically from that FAA data when a significant event happens (a ground stop, or a delay program averaging 45+ minutes or reaching 2+ hours at a major airport). They only state what the FAA reported, and they're updated while the event runs. We publish one story per airport per day, not one per update.
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The site is free. We earn money three ways: commissions when you book a hotel, rental car or flight through our links, a share of the fee when a compensation claim you start through our link succeeds, and ads. None of it costs you extra. Partners never pay to change what the live status says.
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No FAA ground stops or delay programs. U.S. airports are running normally.
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Live FAA delays
FAA feed updated Sat Nov 14 23:48:09 2026 GMT.
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Airport closures and notices (3)
LAXLos AngelesNoticeLAX 05/277 LAX AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC 24HR PPR CTC ATLANTIC AVIATION · Until May 28 at 16:00 UTC.
SANSan DiegoNoticeSAN 10/004 SAN AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC PPR 619-298-7704 2610011633-27 · Until Jan 01 at 08:00 UTC.
LASLas VegasNoticeLAS 10/160 LAS AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC 24HR PPR 702-261-7775 26102819 · Until Jan 27 at 23:00 UTC.
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Your rights
Do I get a refund?
Under U.S. DOT rules, if your airline cancels your flight or changes it significantly (3+ hours domestic, 6+ international) and you turn down the alternative, you're owed a cash refund to your original payment method. You don't have to accept a voucher.
Will they pay for my hotel or meals?
No federal law requires it. Many airlines commit to meals or hotels for delays they control. Weather and FAA air traffic holds usually don't count. Check the DOT dashboard for your airline.
Should I rebook now?
If your flight is cancelled, rebook in the app while you wait in line or on hold. Seats go fast. If it's only delayed, wait for an update before giving up your seat.
Why is there a ground stop?
Common reasons are weather (wind, thunderstorms, low visibility), equipment outages, staffing shortages and runway problems. The FAA status feed lists the reason for each active stop or delay program.
How long do ground stops last?
Most last 30 minutes to a few hours. The FAA often posts an expected end time and can extend or lift it early.
Do I get compensation for a delayed flight?
In the U.S., airlines don't owe cash compensation for delays, though many offer meals or hotels for delays they cause. In Canada, the Air Passenger Protection Regulations can require compensation for delays within the airline's control. In the EU and UK, EC 261 can apply.
What if I miss my connection?
If both flights are on one ticket, the airline must rebook you at no cost. Ask for the next available flight, including partner airlines.
Copy-paste scripts
Hi, my flight [FLIGHT #] on [DATE] was cancelled. I'd like to be rebooked on the next available flight to [CITY], including partner airlines. If none works, I'm requesting a full cash refund under DOT rules.
Hi, my flight [FLIGHT #] on [DATE] was cancelled and I'm not accepting the rebooking offered. Under the DOT refund rule I'm requesting a full refund to my original form of payment, not a voucher or credit. Booking code: [CODE].
Hi, my flight [FLIGHT #] was cancelled and I'm stuck overnight in [CITY]. Does your customer service plan cover a hotel or meal voucher for this disruption? Thanks for your help.
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