Is Your Airport Under a Ground Stop? How to Check the FAA Status Map

The FAA's own status map shows ground stops and delays at US airports, often before your airline sends a notice.

1. Open the FAA status map

It shows every airport with active delays or ground stops.

https://nasstatus.faa.gov

2. Read the airport details

Click an airport to see the type of delay, how long it is expected to last and the reason.

3. Check your exact flight

The airline app is the final word on your flight; FlightAware shows the whole picture.

https://flightaware.com

4. Turn on alerts

Airline text or app notifications tell you about gate changes, delays and cancellations as they happen.

5. Stay close

Ground stops can lift quickly. Don't leave the airport unless your flight is actually canceled.

Sources

FAA National Airspace System status; ABC News (FlightAware data), Wikipedia: 2026 FAA communication outage, November 13, 2026.

FAQ

What is a ground delay program?

Flights to an airport are held at their departure airports to space out arrivals. It is less severe than a ground stop.

The map is green but my flight is late. Why?

The map covers air traffic control delays. Airline problems like crew or maintenance don't show on it.