Vol à vide :JFK & LaGuardia: FAA ground stop as thunderstorms hit New York airports

On Sunday 13 September 2026, thunderstorms across the New York metro area triggered FAA traffic-management measures at the region’s main hubs. Travellers through John F. Kennedy (JFK) and LaGuardia (LGA) faced ground stops, then lingering departure delays as boards caught up.

What the FAA ordered

According to News12, the FAA issued a ground stop for flights bound for JFK from about 8:18 a.m. local time because of thunderstorms. Newsday later reported the stop lifted, with residual delays on the order of about 75 minutes still expected while metering cleared. Coverage from The Travel also described a weather-related ground stop at LaGuardia and lighter early delays at Newark Liberty (EWR) (around 15 minutes in one morning snapshot).

Heavy rain and flash-flood watches across the metro area compounded surface access; even after airborne holds ease, taxi queues and out-of-position crews often keep New York banks irregular into the evening.

Passenger impact

Recheck your airline app and airport boards before leaving; build buffer for same-day connections through JFK or LaGuardia. If the schedule is non-negotiable — board meeting, cruise embarkation, or tight international bank — a private jet or empty leg can bypass congested airline banks. Rahizi qualifies the brief and returns partner options.

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Facts from News12 / Newsday and related New York coverage on 13 September 2026. Always reconfirm with your carrier — weather programs change hour by hour.