FAA Issues Ground Stop at DFW Airport as Severe Storms Delay Hundreds of Flights

November 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM•1 min read•Elissa Jorgensen

The US FAA implemented a ground stop for incoming flights at DFW International Airport on Saturday due to severe thunderstorms, delaying 593 and canceling

Key Points

1US FAA implemented a ground stop at DFW International Airport on Saturday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms, disrupting operations.
2Over 590 flights were delayed and 74 canceled at DFW by 4:55 p.m. Saturday, impacting numerous travelers.
3The ground stop, initially at 2:57 p.m., was extended until 5:30 p.m., coinciding with a major cold front.
4The severe weather system also caused significant snowstorms across the Midwest, affecting broader holiday travel plans.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for all inbound flights to DFW International Airport on Saturday afternoon, November 29, 2025, citing severe thunderstorms in the North Texas region. The directive, initially effective from 2:57 p.m., was subsequently extended until 5:30 p.m. local time, causing significant operational disruptions.

As of 4:55 p.m., FlightAware data indicated a substantial impact on air traffic, with 593 flights experiencing delays and an additional 74 flights being canceled. The ground stop coincided with the arrival of a powerful cold front expected to bring freezing temperatures, rain, and strong winds to the Dallas-Fort Worth area throughout Saturday night. This same weather system has already generated a major snowstorm across the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, affecting holiday travelers with over eight inches of snow reported in northern Iowa and similar accumulations anticipated in major hubs like Chicago, as well as parts of Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan.