Boston Logan Airport. Photo: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.com The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned of possible flight delays at several major US airports on Monday, November 9, as gusty winds, thunderstorms, low clouds and heavy traffic demand affect operations across the country.
The latest FAA traffic report identifies Boston Logan, New York's JFK and LaGuardia, Newark Liberty, Philadelphia International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Baltimore/Washington International and Washington Dulles among the airports where strong wind gusts could delay flights.
Weather conditions are also expected to affect operations in Texas. Thunderstorms and low cloud cover could slow traffic at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and San Antonio International Airport.
Further west, low clouds are reported at San Diego International Airport and San Francisco International Airport, potentially affecting flight operations.
San Diego Airport. Photo: DBSOCAL / Shutterstock.comSan Diego is already facing additional operational restrictions. In a separate advisory issued by the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center, a Ground Delay Program was introduced for arrivals at San Diego International Airport.
The program is scheduled to run from 17:00 UTC on November 9 until 06:59 UTC on November 10. It limits arrivals to 24 flights per hour for most of the period, increasing to 26 toward the end.
The FAA cites high traffic volume and compacted demand as the reasons for the restrictions. The advisory lists an average delay of 22 minutes and a maximum expected delay of 83 minutes.
The program affects flights arriving from airports across the contiguous United States and Canada, adding to the weather-related challenges facing travelers.
Passengers flying through the affected airports are advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest departure and arrival information, as weather conditions and traffic restrictions may lead to schedule changes.